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'''Gambaga''' is the capital of the [[East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly]] in the [[North East Region (Ghana)|North East Region]] of [[Ghana]]. Once a residence of Mamprusi-kings it is still the capital of [[East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly]], a [[Districts of Ghana|municipality]] in the [[Northern Region (Ghana)|North East Region]] of [[Ghana]].<ref name="Touring Ghana - Northern Region">[http://www.touringghana.com/regions/northern_region.asp Touring Ghana - Northern Region] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828040822/http://www.touringghana.com/regions/northern_region.asp |date=2008-08-28 }}</ref> It is home to several ancient [[Mossi people|Mossi]] chiefs' |
'''Gambaga''' is the capital of the [[East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly]] in the [[North East Region (Ghana)|North East Region]] of [[Ghana]]. Once a residence of Mamprusi-kings it is still the capital of [[East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly]], a [[Districts of Ghana|municipality]] in the [[Northern Region (Ghana)|North East Region]] of [[Ghana]].<ref name="Touring Ghana - Northern Region">[http://www.touringghana.com/regions/northern_region.asp Touring Ghana - Northern Region] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828040822/http://www.touringghana.com/regions/northern_region.asp |date=2008-08-28 }}</ref> It is home to several ancient [[Mossi people|Mossi]] chiefs' gravesites. |
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From 1901 until 1957 Gambaga served as the capital of the [[Northern Territories of the Gold Coast (British protectorate)|Northern Territories of the Gold Coast]], which was a [[British protectorate]] and a separate jurisdiction from the [[Gold Coast (British colony)|Gold Coast]]. |
From 1901 until 1957 Gambaga served as the capital of the [[Northern Territories of the Gold Coast (British protectorate)|Northern Territories of the Gold Coast]], which was a [[British protectorate]] and a separate jurisdiction from the [[Gold Coast (British colony)|Gold Coast]]. |
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Revision as of 01:20, 30 December 2023
Gambaga | |
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District Capital | |
  Gambaga Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 10°31′50″N 0°26′32″W / 10.53056°N 0.44222°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Northern Region |
| District | East Mamprusi District |
Gambaga is the capital of the East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly in the North East Region of Ghana. Once a residence of Mamprusi-kings it is still the capital of East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly, a municipality in the North East Region of Ghana.[1] It is home to several ancient Mossi chiefs' gravesites.
From 1901 until 1957 Gambaga served as the capital of the Northern Territories of the Gold Coast, which was a British protectorate and a separate jurisdiction from the Gold Coast.
Gambaga, along with other places in Ghana, is the site of a camp for alleged witches.
References
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- ^ Touring Ghana - Northern Region Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
10°31′50″N 0°26′32″W / 10.53056°N 0.44222°W