Welcome to the
Oti
Region
Oti Region
Capital
Dambai
Population
0.7 million
Regional Size
11,066 km square
The Oti Region was formed from the former Volta Region of Ghana. Its capital is the historical town of Dambai, situated along the eastern bank of the Oti River, a tributary of Volta Lake. The region shares borders with the Republic of Togo to the east, the Northern Region to the north, and the Volta Region to the south and west. It comprises eight districts: Kadjiebi, Jasikan, Nkwanta North, Nkwanta South, Krachi East, Krachi Nchumuru, Biakoye, and Krachi West.
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Climate and Vegetation
The Oti Region features grassland and savannah primarily, with a mixture of drought-resistant trees like baobabs and acacias. It experiences a dry season from December to April and a wet season from July to November, with average annual rainfall between 750 mm and 1050 mm. Temperatures can range from 14 °C at night to 40 °C during the day, influenced by the hot Harmattan wind from the Sahara between December and early February.
Festivals
Key festivals celebrated in the Oti Region include the Kete Krachi Festival and the Nanaba Festival.
Traditional and Local Dishes
Some popular local dishes are: Akple with okro soup, fufu with palmnut soup, Abolo with shrimps, Banku with okro stew or pepper, red-red (beans stew), and fried plantain. Akpeteshie is the region’s most popular alcoholic drink, made from distilled palm wine or sugar cane, alongside local drinks such as Palm wine, Asaana, and Pito.
Agbadza, a traditional music dance from the region, is commonly performed during festivals, particularly by those of Ewe descent.
Attractions
Notable attractions in the Oti Region include Kyabobo National Park
Lake Volta – the largest water body in Ghana, Breast Mountain, Chilinga, Chaiso Forest Reserve and Hanging Village, Shiare
Languages
The major languages spoken include Guan, Twi (a dialect of Akan), and Ewe.
