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Tamale

Tamale is a city in Northern Region district, Ghana of about 360,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 43 churches, 42 mosques & dargahs and 14 forts & heritage. The closest is Central Mosque.

9.4008° N, 0.8393° WPop. 360,579

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see0
Notable27
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tamale

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tamale
  2. Sagnarigu Chief Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tingoli Dansuyili Damdam · 45 min
  4. Bamvim Chief's Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Zou Naa Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Red Clay Studiomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Tamale
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tamale?

Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Dakpema Chief Palace (palace, about 1 km), National Culture (museum, about 1 km), Masjid Al-Noor (mosque, about 1 km), Our Lady of Announciation (heritage site, about 1 km), Ambariya Mosque (mosque, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tamale?

116 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 42 mosques & dargahs, 14 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Tamale?

Presbyterian Church of Ghana,Bethel Congregation, about 1 km by road; Cathedral Our Lady of Annunciation (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Tamale?

Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; Masjid Al-Noor (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tamale?

Start in Tamale, visit Sagnarigu Chief Palace, then Tingoli Dansuyili Dam, then Bamvim Chief's Palace, then Zou Naa Palace, then Red Clay Studio, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

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