Gwollu

Gwollu is a small town and is the capital of Sissala West district, a district in the Upper West Region of north Ghana.[1] Hilla Limann, a former Ghanaian president was born and raised here.

Gwollu

Gwolu
District Capital
Gwollu
Location of Gwollu in Upper West region
Coordinates: 10°58′52″N 2°13′16″W
RegionUpper West Region
DistrictSissala West District
Elevation
1,191 ft (363 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,854
Time zoneUTC0 (UTC)

The town contains several tourist attractions such as the tomb of Ghana's president Dr. Hilla Limann[2], a traditional bone setter's center and a slave defense wall[3]. The wall was built in the 19th century as a double circle by Gwollu Koro Limann as a defense against slave raiders.[4]

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