9 In 10 Ghanaians Can’t Name All The 16 Regions And Their Capitals – Can You?

Ghana, located in West Africa, is a country known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant history, and diverse landscapes. With the aim of decentralizing the country’s governance and promoting development at the regional level, Ghana originally had 10 regions that were established in 1987.

However, on December 27th, 2018, a historic referendum was held in Ghana to determine the creation of 6 additional regions. The referendum was a significant moment in Ghana’s history, as it marked the first time that new regions were created since the country gained independence in 1957.

The results of the referendum were overwhelmingly in favor of creating the 6 new regions, and on February 12th, 2019, President Nana Akufo-Addo officially signed the Constitutional Instrument to give legal backing to the creation of the new regions. With the addition of these 6 regions, Ghana now has a total of 16 regions.

Now, let’s put your knowledge of Ghana’s regions to the test! Take this quiz to see how many of the 16 regions and their capitals you know:

1. What is the capital town of North East Region?

a. Bolgatanga

b. Sunyani

c. Nalerigu

d. Kumasi

Nalerigu is the capital town of North East

2. Kumasi is the capital town of the_______

a. Volta

b. Ashanti

c. Greater Accra

d. Eastern

Kumasi is the capital town of the Ashanti region

3. Bolgatanga is the capital town of _________

a. Upper West

b. Upper East

c. Northern

d. Savannah

Bolgatanga is the capital town of Upper East

4. The capital of Eastern region is _______

a. Asamankese

b. Koforidua

c. Nsawam

d. Nalerigu

Koforidua is the capital of the Eastern region

5. Which is the capital town of Oti region?

a. Tema

b. Wa

c. Dambai

d. Yendi

Dambai is the capital town of Oti region

6. What is the capital town of Upper West?

a. Nalerigu

b. Hohoe

c. Tamale

d. Wa

Wa is the capital town of Upper West

7. __________ is the capital town of Volta region

a. Aflao

b. Elubo

c. Ho

d. Sefwi Wiawso

Ho is the capital town of the Volta region

8. The capital of Western region is _________

a. Sekondi-Takoradi

b. Akim-Oda

c. Sefwi Wiaso

d. Axim

The capital of Western region is Sekondi-Takoradi

9. The capital town of the Ahafo region is_______

a. Goaso

b. Techiman

c. Sunyani

d. Wenkyi

The capital town of Ahafo region is Goaso

10. Savannah region has ____________ as its capital

a. Western

b. Western North

c. Damongo

d. Dambai

Damongo is the capital of Savannah

11. The capital town of Western North is ________

a. Sekondi-Takoradi

b. Sefwi Wiaso

c. Ahenema Kokoben

d. Gbawe

The capital of Western North is Sefwi Wiaso

12. What is the capital town of Bono East?

a. Techiman

b. Sunyani

c. Goaso

d. Agogo

The capital town of Bono East is Techiman

13. Which of these towns is the capital of the Brong Ahafo region?

a. Cape Coast

b. Kumasi

c. Techiman

d. Sunyani

Sunyani is the capital town of Brong Ahafo

14. What is the capital town of Northern region?

a. Nalerigu

b. Tamale

c. Yendi

d. Bawku

The capital town of the Northern region is Tamale

15. Which is the capital of Central region?

a. Axim

b. Cape Coast

c. Tarkwa

d. Elmina

The capital town of Central region is Cape Coast

16. What is the capital town of Greater Accra region?

a. Tema

b. Makola

c. Accra

d. Teshie

Accra is the capital town of Greater Accra region

Well at least you learnt something

Good score, you got most of it correct

That was very impressive

How many regions and their capitals were you able to correctly identify? Whether you aced the quiz or learned something new, the addition of the 6 new regions has undoubtedly added to the diversity and richness of Ghana’s regional landscape. With each region offering its own unique culture, traditions, and attractions, Ghana continues to be a country that is rich in both history and opportunity.

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