The region has 7 administrative districts and four municipality with 32 paramouncies.

AVAILABLE MMDAs IN THE UPPER WEST REGION

Municipal / District Assemblies	Capitals
Wa Municipal	Wa
Jirapa Municipal	Jirapa
Lawra Municipal	Lawra
Sissala East Municipal	Tumu
Sissala West Municipal	Gwollu
Wa East District	Funsi
Wa West District	Wechiau
Nandowli / Kaleo District	Nandwoli
Nandom District	Nandom
Lambussie District	Lambussie
Daffiama / Bussie / Issa District	Issa