Paga
Ghana · Upper East RegionGH
District Capital in Upper East Region, Ghana
Paga is a town in Upper East Region of Ghana, lying north of Bolgatanga. Paga is the capital of Kassena Nankana West District, a district in the Upper East Region in the northern part of Ghana. The town is located on the border of Burkina Faso and is 166 km south of Ouagadougou via the N5 highway, the main road linking Ghana and Burkina Faso. The majority of the people of Paga are of the Kassena tribe.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 10.993, -1.113
- Timezone
- Africa/Accra
- Elevation
- 210 m
Overview of Paga
Set in Upper East Region, Ghana, Paga is a spot. What stands out most: nature, water sports and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Paga
Nature in Paga
(13)The nature shortlist for Paga: Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. All of it is drawn from Paga's recorded activities. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Paga
(8)Under water sports, Paga is tagged with Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Paddle and Paddleboarding. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Paga.
Culture in Paga
(7)Looking for culture? Paga has Ancient Ruins, Churches, Docks, Historical Sites and Mosques. The full list runs to 7 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Paga.
Adventure in Paga
(4)Our data lists Adventure, Adventure Parks, Parachute and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Paga.
Family in Paga
(4)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Paga.
Nightlife in Paga
(3)Nightlife in Paga covers Events, Festival and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Paga.
Sports in Paga
(3)Sports lovers get Hunting, Running and Skiing. All of it is drawn from Paga's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Paga
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Paga is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Upper East Region and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Accra.
Similar destinations
Places near Paga that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paga known for?
- Paga, in Upper East Region, Ghana, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Paga?
- Recorded activities in Paga include Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Paga?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Paga located?
- Paga is located in Upper East Region, Ghana. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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