Demographic Profile

The ultimate aim of DECC is to improve upon the quality of life of the population. It aims at development, and development means developing people.

Historically, Northern Region has been noted for it’s traditionally and rich culture that has been evidenced by masses of visitors and tourists. The population of the Region was 531,600 in 1960. In 1970, the figure rose to 727,600 and in 1984 it stood as 1,164,583 people. The 2000 population and Housing Census returned a total population of Northern Region as 1,820,806, depicting an increase of 56.3% over the 1984 figure. Population Growth rates in Northern Region have often been among the top three Regions since 1960.

Northern Region is one of the regions in Ghana where the most typical tradition and rich culture are found.

Below are some of the reasons why there is the need to preserve and promote the tradition, culture, tourists’ attraction sites and other natural resources Northern Region of Ghana.

The tradition and culture in some areas in Northern Ghana are eroding.

The culture and tradition in Northern Ghana are not well documented to enable preserve and promote them for current and future generations.

Much attention is not paid to the preservation and promotion of traditions and culture in some areas in Northern Ghana.

Natural resources are not well documented and harnessed to develop Northern Ghana.

Intensive research has not been carried out on the natural resources and potentials of Northern Ghana.

Northern Ghana languages have not been preserved and promoted; hence the languages are invaded by Western ones.