Dambai

Dambai is a small town and is the capital of Krachi East district, a district in the northern part of the Volta Region of Ghana.

Geography

Location

Dambai is located on the eastern coast of the Volta Lake.

Flora and fauna

The outskirts of Dambai contains wild animals such as lions, tigers, and elephants.

Economy

The town has a vibrant market that falls on Monday and Tuesday to which market people across the Krachi East District and Togo come to. The occupation of the inhabitants is farming and fishing on the River Oti with few inhabitants being employed by offices of the district assembly and teaching.

Education

The town has a popular teachers training school Dambai College of Education(DACE) and several second cycle schools. In 2013, another Teacher training and a Nursing training schools by names Aim Professional Training College(APTRACO) and Mon Reve Institute were established.

Tourism

Dambai has several tourism attraction. the famous of which include the ferry that is used to cross the river there are also ancestral shrine including the of the denteh and tigare shrines.