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'''East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly''' is one of the six districts in [[North East Region, Ghana|North East Region]], [[Ghana]].<ref>[http://www.ghanadistricts.com/Home/District/125/ East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly]</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=East Mamprusi District 2010 Census |url=http://www.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Northern/East%20Mamprusi.pdf |publisher=Ghana Statistical Service |accessdate=11 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305075948/http://www.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Northern/East%20Mamprusi.pdf |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ghana Health Service investigates suspected waterborne disease in Bunbuazio community - MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-health-service-investigate-suspected-waterborne-disease-in-bunbuazio-community/|access-date=2021-05-20|website=www.myjoyonline.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Originally created as an ordinary district assembly in 1988 when it was known as '''[[East Mamprusi District]]''', which was created from the former '''[[Mamprusi District]]''' Council, until the eastern part of the district was split off by a decree of president [[John Agyekum Kufuor]] on 19 August 2004 to create '''[[Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District]]'''; thus the remaining part has been retained as '''East Mamprusi District'''. However on 15 March 2018, it was elevated to municipal district assembly status to become '''East Mamprusi Municipal District'''. The municipality is located in the eastern part of North East Region and has [[Gambaga]] as its capital town.
The '''East Mamprusi District''' is one of the twenty (20) [[district of Ghana|districts]] in the [[Northern Region (Ghana)|Northern Region]] of [[Ghana]]. Its capital is [[Gambaga]].


==Sources==
== Area ==
It covers a land mass of 1,706.8 km2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=East Mamprusi Municipal|url=http://eastmamprusi.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/|last=|first=|date=|website=eastmamprusi.ghanadistricts.gov.gh|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018171721/http://eastmamprusi.ghanadistricts.gov.gh:80/ |archive-date=2007-10-18 |access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref>
* {{statoids|id=ygh|title=Districts of Ghana}}
* [http://www.ghanadistricts.com/index.asp GhanaDistricts.com]


== Geographical Structure ==
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To the north, it shares boundaries with Talensi and Nabdam Districts, Bawku West and Garu Districts, all in the Upper East Region and to the east is the Bunkpurugu Nyankpanduri District. It is bordered in the west by the West Mamprusi Municipal and to the south by the Gushiegu Municipal and Karaga District.


== Political and Administrative Structure ==
{{Northern Region, Ghana}}
The District has a Town Councils ([[Gambaga|Nalerigu]]), 3 Area Councils (Langbinsi, Sakogu and Gbintri) and 36 Unit Committees. The District Assembly has 36 elected members, 15 Government appointees, one Member of Parliament, and a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) who is the executive and administrative head of the District. The MCE is assisted by the Municipal Co-ordinating Director and his technical team as the technocrats and advisers of the DCE.

== Cultural and Social Structure ==
The Nayiri is the King (overlord) of Mamprugu traditional area and has council of elders who advise him. The Nayiri is supported by paramount chiefs, Divisional and other sub-chiefs under him. His paramountcies extend beyond the boundaries of the Municipality and are located in other Regions and Districts. Notable among the chiefs are the Wulugu Naaba, Wungu Naaba, Soo Naaba, Kulgu Naaba, Gambaga Naaba.

[[Mamprusi people]] are the major ethnic group in the Municipality. However, there are also Bimobas, Konkombas, Talensis, Mossis, Chakosis and Hausas who have settled in the area. Two traditional festivals are celebrated annually, Damba Festival, Bugum (Fire) Festival. The District is a multi-religious one with the dominant religions being Christianity, Islam and Traditional religion.

== Tourism ==
The district has some tourist attraction sites such as:

* The Gambaga Escarpment<ref>{{cite web |url=https://northeastghana.com/gambaga-escarpment/ |title=Gambaga Escarpment |website=Discover Ghana's North East Region |date=June 2019 |accessdate=27 June 2019}}</ref> and [[White Volta River]] which stretch across the northern boundary of the district
* The NaYiri Palace<ref>{{cite web |url=https://northeastghana.com/nayiri-palace/ |title=NaYiri Palace |website=Discover Ghana's North East Region |date=22 May 2019 |accessdate=27 June 2019}}</ref> also in [[Nalerigu]]
* NaJeringa Defense Wall<ref>{{cite web |url=https://northeastghana.com/najeringa-wall/ |title=NaJeringa Defense Wall |website=Discover Ghana's North East Region |date=26 May 2019 |accessdate=27 June 2019}}</ref>
* Mossi chiefs' ancestral grave sites in [[Gambaga]]
* The pre-historic Gingana rock paintings<ref>{{cite web |last1=Haun |first1=William |title=Rock Paintings on the Gambaga Escarpment |url=https://haunsinafrica.com/2018/04/25/rock-paintings-on-the-gambaga-escarpment-tusugu-gingana-and-kpatritinga/ |website=Hauns in Africa |date=25 April 2018 |accessdate=11 November 2018}}</ref>{{clear left}}

== Economy ==
The District has three functional markets at Gbintiri, [[Gambaga|Nalerigu]] and Langbinsi which serve as sources of revenue for the District Assembly. The main means of transportation for the people are motor bikes, bicycles as well as commercial vehicles.

==Sources==
* {{statoids|id=ygh|title=Districts of Ghana}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051220143612/http://www.ghanadistricts.com/index.asp GhanaDistricts.com]


==References==
[[Category:Districts of the Northern Region (Ghana)]]
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{{Districts of the North East Region of Ghana}}


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Latest revision as of 04:53, 6 January 2023

East Mamprusi Municipal District
Districts of North East Region
Districts of North East Region
East Mamprusi Municipal District is located in Ghana
East Mamprusi Municipal District
East Mamprusi Municipal District
Location of East Mamprusi Municipal District within North East
Coordinates: 10°31′50″N 0°26′32″W / 10.53056°N 0.44222°W / 10.53056; -0.44222
Country Ghana
RegionNorth East
CapitalGambaga
Government
 • Municipal Chief ExecutiveDanladi Adul Nasoir
Area
 • Total
1,706.8 km2 (659.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
149,779[1]
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
ISO 3166 codeGH-NE-EM

East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly is one of the six districts in North East Region, Ghana.[2][3][4] Originally created as an ordinary district assembly in 1988 when it was known as East Mamprusi District, which was created from the former Mamprusi District Council, until the eastern part of the district was split off by a decree of president John Agyekum Kufuor on 19 August 2004 to create Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District; thus the remaining part has been retained as East Mamprusi District. However on 15 March 2018, it was elevated to municipal district assembly status to become East Mamprusi Municipal District. The municipality is located in the eastern part of North East Region and has Gambaga as its capital town.

Area

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It covers a land mass of 1,706.8 km2.[5]

Geographical Structure

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To the north, it shares boundaries with Talensi and Nabdam Districts, Bawku West and Garu Districts, all in the Upper East Region and to the east is the Bunkpurugu Nyankpanduri District. It is bordered in the west by the West Mamprusi Municipal and to the south by the Gushiegu Municipal and Karaga District.

Political and Administrative Structure

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The District has a Town Councils (Nalerigu), 3 Area Councils (Langbinsi, Sakogu and Gbintri) and 36 Unit Committees. The District Assembly has 36 elected members, 15 Government appointees, one Member of Parliament, and a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) who is the executive and administrative head of the District. The MCE is assisted by the Municipal Co-ordinating Director and his technical team as the technocrats and advisers of the DCE.

Cultural and Social Structure

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The Nayiri is the King (overlord) of Mamprugu traditional area and has council of elders who advise him. The Nayiri is supported by paramount chiefs, Divisional and other sub-chiefs under him. His paramountcies extend beyond the boundaries of the Municipality and are located in other Regions and Districts. Notable among the chiefs are the Wulugu Naaba, Wungu Naaba, Soo Naaba, Kulgu Naaba, Gambaga Naaba.

Mamprusi people are the major ethnic group in the Municipality. However, there are also Bimobas, Konkombas, Talensis, Mossis, Chakosis and Hausas who have settled in the area. Two traditional festivals are celebrated annually, Damba Festival, Bugum (Fire) Festival. The District is a multi-religious one with the dominant religions being Christianity, Islam and Traditional religion.

Tourism

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The district has some tourist attraction sites such as:

  • The Gambaga Escarpment[6] and White Volta River which stretch across the northern boundary of the district
  • The NaYiri Palace[7] also in Nalerigu
  • NaJeringa Defense Wall[8]
  • Mossi chiefs' ancestral grave sites in Gambaga
  • The pre-historic Gingana rock paintings[9]

Economy

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The District has three functional markets at Gbintiri, Nalerigu and Langbinsi which serve as sources of revenue for the District Assembly. The main means of transportation for the people are motor bikes, bicycles as well as commercial vehicles.

Sources

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  • "Districts of Ghana". Statoids.
  • GhanaDistricts.com

References

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  1. ^ "Ghana Statistical Services".
  2. ^ East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly
  3. ^ "East Mamprusi District 2010 Census" (PDF). Ghana Statistical Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Ghana Health Service investigates suspected waterborne disease in Bunbuazio community - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  5. ^ "East Mamprusi Municipal". eastmamprusi.ghanadistricts.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2007-10-18. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  6. ^ "Gambaga Escarpment". Discover Ghana's North East Region. June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  7. ^ "NaYiri Palace". Discover Ghana's North East Region. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  8. ^ "NaJeringa Defense Wall". Discover Ghana's North East Region. 26 May 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  9. ^ Haun, William (25 April 2018). "Rock Paintings on the Gambaga Escarpment". Hauns in Africa. Retrieved 11 November 2018.

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