Tizza | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Upper West Region |
| District | Jirapa District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Tizza is a small town in the Jirapa District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The People of this town speak Dagaare [1] [2]
Tizza | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Upper West Region |
| District | Jirapa District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Tizza is a small town in the Jirapa District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The People of this town speak Dagaare [1] [2]
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