Districts
The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into nine districts. Each District, or Municipal Area, is administered by a Chief Executive representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves.
| Districts in Upper West Region | ||
|---|---|---|
| District | Capital | Population |
| Jirapa/Lambussie | Jirapa | |
| Lambussie Karni | Lambussie | |
| Lawra | Lawra | |
| Nadowli | Nadowli | |
| Sissala East | Tumu | |
| Sissala West | Gwollu | |
| Wa East | Funsi | |
| Wa Municipal | Wa | |
| Wa West | Wechiau | |
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