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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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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 sectionsContents
- 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 () 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.
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.
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