The region has six (6) administrative districts, four (4) municipality and one (1) metropolitan with 32 paramouncies.
AVAILABLE MMDAs IN THE UPPER WEST REGION
| Municipal / District Assemblies | Capitals |
|---|---|
| Wa Metropolitan | Wa |
| Jirapa Municipal | Jirapa |
| Lawra Municipal | Lawra |
| Sissala East Municipal | Tumu |
| Sissala West District | Gwollu |
| Wa East District | Funsi |
| Wa West District | Wechiau |
| Nandowli / Kaleo District | Nandwoli |
| Nandom Municipal | Nandom |
| Lambussie District | Lambussie |
| Daffiama / Bussie / Issa District | Issa |