Lawra

Lawra is a small town and is the capital of Lawra district, a district in the Upper West Region of Ghana.

Location
The town is located in the North western part of Ghana. Its distance from Wa, the Regional capital by road is 88.55 Kilometers (55.02 miles).

Politics
Lawra is in the Lawra constituency headed by Hon. Anthony Nyoh-Abeyifaa Karbo of the New Patriotic Party. He succeeded  Hon. Samson Abu of the National Democratic congress.

Tourism
Lawra is known for its musical instrument manufacture, and for the Kobine harvest festival with important dancing and musical events.