Kpandai, located in the Northern Region of north Ghana, is the capital town of Kpandai district. As of 2012, the settlement population of Kpandai was 11,239 people. The town is claimed by both the Gonjas and Nawuris, who are of Guan ethnic extraction, and this contention led to several skirmishes in the early 1990s which the Nawuris won. Kpandai is home to various ethnic groups, including the Nawuris, Komkombas, Bassares, and Kotokolis, as well as some Akan trading settlers. Farming is the primary occupation, with yam and corn being the main crops grown. Kpandai is also known for its abundant mango trees and a small coconut plantation. The town has produced many university graduates who often receive their secondary education in Salaga or one of the many secondary schools in Tamale. The biggest religious organizations in Kpandai are the Catholic Church, the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Ghana, and the Church of Pentecost. There is also a sizable Muslim population, and traditional religious beliefs are often combined with Western/Arabian religions.