Sunyani

Also known as Sun City

Sunyani () is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about northwest of Kumasi and away from Accra. It is the sixth-largest city in the country as of the 2010 census, with a population of 75,366 people. Ethnic groups such as the Akan, Northerner, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe resided in the city along with others. As of 2024, the mayor of the municipality was Hon. Ansu Kumi.

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Place details

Region: Bono Region
Country: Ghana
Population: 92,825
Timezone: Africa/Accra

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Key facts

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Settlement.image_caption: The Cocoa House in the centre of Sunyani
Settlement.official_name: Sunyani
Settlement.nickname: Sun city
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.etymology: Akan: Osono ("elephant")
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Cocoa House in Sunyani.jpg
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Settlement.image_map: Sunyani Map.jpg
Settlement.map_caption: Detailed map showcasing the location of Sunyani in Bono, Ghana (1995)
Settlement.pushpin_map: Ghana#Africa
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Sunyani in Bono, Ghana
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Bono
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Sunyani Municipal District

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Wikidata facts

Population: 61992
Elevation: 303
Official website: www.sma.gov.gh
Image: Cocoa House in Sunyani.jpg

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Travel guide

Get around

Sunyani seems to have been designed by very thoughtful town planners; the layout of the main roads makes sense and it's easy to get your bearings. Shared taxis trawl back and forth along most major streets and are a fast and inexpensive way to move around town.

See

thumb|Sunyani Cocoa House The Cocoa House, is a high rise that dominates the Sunyani skyline Christ The King Catholic Cathedral Sacred Heart Catholic Church Queen of Peace Building Knight of St. John House The Kintampo waterfalls The Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

Do

See the Catholic University of Ghana, a new (established in 2000) but growing university, located a few miles out in its permanent site in Fiapre (www.cug.edu.gh).

Buy

On your way to Sunyani, one of the things you won't miss is their artistic mastery. It is known to have beautiful Earthen Wares that could elevate your kitchen.

Eat

The Eusbett Hotel has a restaurant with surprisingly good Chinese options, as well as standard restaurant fare. Enjoy lunch for about $5-7. Internet is available in the hotel office.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Article

30 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Geography
Municipality area
Environmental Issues
Climate
Government
Cityscape
Demographics
Culture
Economy
Street hawking
Agriculture
Industry
Infrastructure
Sanitation
Healthcare
Education
Sports
Transport
Major monuments
Rex
International Relations
Awards
Sister cities – twin towns
Notable people
See also
Explanatory notes
References
External links

Sunyani's economy is largely agrarian, with the city being known for its ever-growing cocoa bean production. The city is home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani which is under Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi. Sunyani is also home to many educational institutions, such as the Sunyani Technical University and the University of Energy and Natural Resources.