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Town & District Capital in Northern Region, Ghana
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Yendi is the biggest village in West Africa which has slowly transformed into a cosmopolitan town and the capital of Yendi Municipal district in the Volta Basin region of Ghana. As of 2021, the population of Yendi was about 118,000 people. It is the seat of the King of the Dagombas kingdom.
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Gbewaa Palace, Ndan Yaan Naa Yili
Gbewaa Palace is the seat of the Yaa Naa of the Kingdom of Dagbon. Gbewaa Palace was named after the patriarch of the Mole-Dagbani people.
German gbala
It is a cemetery from the late 19th-century colonial era. It contains the graves of German soldiers who fell during the historic Battle of Adibo in December 1896. It is a powerful symbol of the kingdom's resistance against European imperialism.
Naa Dataa Tua is a giant historical baobab tree in Yendi where men who were accused of having sexual affairs with the Yaa Naa's wives was brought to justice
A modern luxury boutique hotel offering fully air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and premium bedding. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, 24-hour front desk, free parking, spa services, daily housekeeping, and garden terraces.
Kamil Lodge
A 3.5-star hotel that offers neat, air-conditioned rooms with hot showers, a restaurant serving local dishes, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and a large well-ventilated conference hall for about 100 people.
A new hotel as of 2026.
Aboochi Hotel
Naya Daa
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