[7][2] Some ethnic groups who lived in large qualities in Bolgatanga are Frafra, Daghati, Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe.

The mayor (executive chief) is appointed by the president of Ghana and approved by the town council, the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly.

[3]: 32  Majors ethnic groups who lived in Bolgatanga are Northerners (mainly Frafra), Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe.

[3]: 3 There is public transportation from Bolgatanga to major cities such as Accra, Kumasi, Mim, Ahafo, Cape Coast, Sunyani, Tamale, Tema, Ho, Wa, Elubo, Aflao, and Techiman.

Though the use of Donkey Carts for carrying goods has been part of the life of the people of Bolgatanga it is scarce due to rapid development.

Apart from items found elsewhere in the Upper East Region, the so-called "Bolga hats" are made and sold in Bolgatanga.

Bolgatanga and its surrounding suburbs also contain the largest producers of leather goods, straw baskets, and smocks.

[17] The Bolgatanga Library is a notable design of award-winning American architect J. Max Bond Jr., who was influenced by Le Corbusier.

The design features perforated walls and an "umbrella"-shaped roof, so the structure remains cool and well ventilated.