The Bawku West district is located in the north-eastern section of the Upper East Region. Zebilla is the district capital. It is bordered to the north by the Republic of Burkina Faso, to the east by the Bawku East District, to the west by the Bolgatanga District and to the south by the East Mamprusi District.
Significantly, two tributaries of the Volta River namely the White Volta and the Red Volta run contiguous to the districts eastern and western boundaries respectively. There is a strong relationship between the geology and the relief of the district.
chief executive's message
There are several tourist potentials in the district, which can be developed into major tourist attractions. One of the most outstanding ones is the Zongoiri Waterfall.
This district is still growing and needs more support in terms of development and economic explosion.
With this site, we are inviting socio-economic investors into our district to contribute their quota -under conduscive environments.
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latest news
The Bawku West District Assembly has presented some Sports kits worth GHS 6,900 to some selected Senior High Schools in the district.
BAWKU W: Assembly executes plans to improve BECE As part of measures to mitigate the fallen standard of education in the Bawku West District, the Assembly has resolved to provide incentives for teachers who would forego the Christmas break and stay to teach pupils, especially the final year students.
BAWKU W.: Assembly members receive motorbikes Government has fulfilled its promise to Assembly Members in the Bawku West District in the Upper East Region when it delivered 51 motorbikes to the Assembly for distribution to the members.
BAWKU WEST: Farmers grateful to rural banks Some farmers in the Bawku west district have expressed their gratitude to the rural banks in the district for their support in their farming activities.
