The municipality is located in the eastern part of North East Region and has Gambaga as its capital town.

The MCE is assisted by the Municipal Co-ordinating Director and his technical team as the technocrats and advisers of the DCE.

The Nayiri is the King (overlord) of Mamprugu traditional area and has council of elders who advise him.

However, there are also Bimobas, Konkombas, Talensis, Mossis, Chakosis and Hausas who have settled in the area.

The main means of transportation for the people are motor bikes, bicycles as well as commercial vehicles.