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District Capital in Upper East Region, Ghana
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Sandema is the capital of Builsa North Municipal in the Upper East Region of Ghana. It is the heart of Builsa land in the Ghanaian Northern Plains, known for Builsa culture and as gateway to the Tono area.
TZ, tuo zaafi, rice.
Pito, soft drinks.
Very basic. Most travellers stay in Navrongo or Bolga.
Millet, groundnuts, shea, local crafts.
From Navrongo 20-30 min northwest. Tro-tro GH₵10-15 (Aug 2026). From Bolgatanga 1-1.5 hr northwest. From Tamale 4 hr.
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