Upper East Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Zonno

Zonno is a town in Upper East Region district, Ghana, home to about 2,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 59 churches, 13 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (42 km) and Royal Court of Tiébélé (49 km).

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Zonno at a glance

Location
Upper East Region district, Ghana
Population
about 2,000
Coordinates
10.7844° N, 0.7845° W
Places within 50 km
106 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Zonno

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zonno: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Zonno

96 churches within 100 km of Zonno. The closest is Christ Frontiers Mission International Zuarungu (1 km); the best-known is Shiloh Temple - Christ Frontiers Mission International (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Zonno

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Zonno. The closest is Bolgatanga Central Mosque (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zonno

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zonno. The closest is Dagliga Hills (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Dagliga Hills · viewpoint · Upper East Region · ~10 km
  • Yare · viewpoint · Upper East Region · ~15 km
  • Palega · viewpoint · Upper East Region · ~15 km
  • Aposaga · viewpoint · Upper East Region · ~15 km
  • Azurawaw · viewpoint · Upper East Region · ~16 km
  • Bongo Photovoltaic Site · viewpoint · Upper East Region · ~20 km

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Forts & heritage near Zonno

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zonno. The closest is Well of Hope (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zonno

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zonno. The closest is Zonno Dam (2 km); the best-known is Vea Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vea Dam · lake · Upper East Region · ~16 km
  • Zonno Dam · lake · Upper East Region · ~2 km
  • Agric Dam · lake · Upper East Region · ~3 km
  • Tono Dam · lake · Upper East Region · ~51 km
  • Tempelim Dam · lake · Upper East Region · ~76 km
  • Kpikpira Dam · lake · Upper East Region · ~96 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zonno

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zonno. The closest is Paga Crocodile Pond (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Zonno

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zonno
  2. 1 km Amoah Well · heritage site, Upper East Region
  3. 10 km Upper East Regional Museum · museum, Upper East Region
  4. 10 km Holy Dominicaine Well · heritage site, Upper East Region
  5. 1 km Tiŋanɛ Borehole · heritage site, Upper East Region
  6. 1 km Well of Hope · heritage site, Upper East Region
  7. 0 km Back to Zonno

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How to reach Zonno

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    Within 15 km of Zonno

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zonno by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5996Christ Frontiers Mission International Zuarungu (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1336Bolgatanga Central Mosque (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1119Dagliga Hills (10 km)
    Other attractions1015Penticost (15 km)
    Forts & heritage812Well of Hope (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Zonno Dam (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Paga Crocodile Pond (52 km)
    Museums11Upper East Regional Museum (10 km)
    Caves11Hiding Cave (17 km)
    Waterfalls01Nakpanduri Waterfalls (85 km)

    Zonno: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zonno?

    Well of Hope (heritage site, about 1 km), Amoah Well (heritage site, about 1 km), Tiŋanɛ Borehole (heritage site, about 1 km), Holy Dominicaine Well (heritage site, about 1 km), Upper East Regional Museum (museum, about 10 km), Dagliga Hills (hill, about 10 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 13 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Zonno?

    Christ Frontiers Mission International Zuarungu, about 1 km by road; Grace Temple (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Zonno?

    Bolgatanga Central Mosque, about 9 km by road; GMSA Central Mosque (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zonno?

    Dagliga Hills, about 10 km by road; Yare (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zonno?

    Start in Zonno, visit Amoah Well, then Upper East Regional Museum, then Holy Dominicaine Well, then Tiŋanɛ Borehole, then Well of Hope, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zonno?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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