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Buipe Cement Plant

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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The Buipe Cement Plant, located in the Savannah Region of Ghana, serves as a vital hub for industrial growth in the northern part of the country. Often identified as Savannah Cement (SAVACEM) or operating under the Diamond Cement Group, the facility capitalizes on the extensive limestone deposits found in the Buipe area. Production commenced in the early 2010s to meet the surging demand for construction materials in Ghana's northern districts and neighboring landlocked countries like Burkina Faso. By processing raw materials locally, the plant significantly lowers transportation costs and reduces the reliance on cement imported from southern coastal regions. The establishment of the factory has spurred local employment and catalyzed infrastructure improvements within the Buipe township. Technically, the plant employs modern grinding and blending technologies to produce high-grade Portland cement suitable for major infrastructure projects, including dams and highways. Its strategic proximity to the Volta Lake also enhances its logistical capabilities for bulk transport.

Location: Ghana
Nearby: Salaga (75 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	29	31	30	29	27	26	26	26	27	28	26
Rain mm	3	15	43	84	109	135	166	161	195	123	23	3

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

Buipe Cement Plant is a key industrial facility in northern Ghana, producing cement for infrastructure projects across the region. It supports the construction sector and reduces dependence on imported cement.

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Visiting

The plant is a working industrial site not open to the public. Visitors can view the massive silos and conveyors from the main road that runs past the plant; the flat terrain makes the plant's profile visible from a distance.

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Where to view it

The best viewpoint is from the road leading to the Buipe ferry crossing, offering a side view of the entire cement production line. The nearby hills on the opposite bank of the White Volta provide a distant panoramic view.

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Local products

The plant produces bulk cement and bagged cement for construction. Travelers may encounter cement sacks in local hardware stores, and the region is known for traditional pottery and woven goods.

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Active season

Cement production runs continuously, with peak demand during the dry construction season from October to March. The plant typically works at full capacity to meet the needs of road and building projects.

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Nearby

Combine a visit with the Buipe ferry crossing on the White Volta River, a vital transport link. The nearby Mole National Park gives wildlife viewing, and the Larabanga Mosque is a historic site.

Geography

Coordinates

8.78330, -1.15000

Facts

The plant utilizes extensive local limestone deposits near the Buipe area.
Official large-scale production was commissioned around the year 2015.
The facility is part of the Diamond Cement Group, a leading West African producer.
The plant's output significantly reduces cement prices in northern Ghana.
The factory provides hundreds of direct jobs to the local Savannah Region workforce.
Buipe's location on the White Volta is leveraged for strategic logistics.