Sunyani is a city and the capital town of the

Bono Region The Bono region is one of the 16 administrative regions of Ghana. It is as a result of the remainder of Brong-Ahafo region when Bono East region and Ahafo region were created. Sunyani, also known as the green city of Ghana, is the regional capit ...

and the Sunyani Municipal of

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. Sunyani had a population of 74,24

at the 2010 population and housing census. The city consists mainly of the Bonos by tribe.World City populations – Ghana
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History

Sunyani is surrounded by the forested uplands in the mid-south western part of Ghana. The city of Sunyani rose as an outpost camp for elephant hunters during the 19th century; its name derives from the Akan people, Akan word for elephant, 'Osono'.Touring Brong Ahafo Region
In 1924, the

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government designated Sunyani as a district headquarters. Following the construction of a road connecting Sunyani and the city of

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, Sunyani became an important hub for the distribution of

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, and staple foods such as maize and yams. Today Sunyani is home to the Brong-Ahafo regional government and high court. Although considerably smaller than

, Sunyani is growing rapidly and has effectively engulfed the suburbs of

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and

Abesim Abesim is a town in Sunyani Municipal District in the Bono Region of Ghana. Abesim is very close to the regional capital town of the Bono Region, Sunyani. Abesim is known for the St. James Seminary and Secondary School. It is also known for the O ...

, amongst others. Sunyani is a clean and well maintained city with a thriving economy.

Economy

The economy of Sunyani is predominantly agrarian with approximately 48% of the population engaged in agriculture production. About 24 percent of the population is employed in the

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sector, followed by commerce and industry which employ 15% and 13% of the populace, respectively. Many women and unskilled people are engaged in commerce notably in th

Wednesday Market. The city's growth is boosted by Sunyani's high-quality water supply. Sunyani is provided with electricity by the

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(VRA). Water sources include rain water and water from streams, rivers and springs. However, in severe harmattan (dry) conditions, water can become more difficult to access.

Industries

Sunyani is currently the home of African Global Pharma Limited (AGP), the only pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Sunyani and the Northern Sector of Ghana. The company is an affiliated company of AGP Canada Inc with corporate office in

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, Canada and produces generic drugs. The multi-national mining company – Newmont's Gold presence in nearby Kenyase has boosted the city's economy and growth by all dimensions.

Banking

The city has a number of financial institutions including a branch of the

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, SG-SSB Bank
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and the

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. There are also six rural banks, a number of

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s and insurance institutions complementing the financial service provision of the city.

Communications

The city of Sunyani is outfitted with modern communication facilities which include fixed telephone and

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lines, pay phones, mobile phones, internet and e-mail services. Additionally;

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are available in the form of post office, as well as expedited mail services provided by EMS (

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service),

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and

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Tourism

Tourism in Sunyani is based on the natural environment surrounding the city. There are a number of three 3-star hotels, over fifteen modern hotels and rated

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s, and a number of guest houses and restaurants that are also found in the city. Among the city's attractions is the Cocoa House, a high rise that dominates the Sunyani

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. The building houses the headquarters of several Bono regional companies, and numerous

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. Other buildings of interest in Sunyani include Christ the King Cathedral, and Queen of Peace Building, Knight of St. John House. In addition, the

Kintampo waterfalls Kintampo waterfalls is one of Ghana' highest waterfalls located in Bono East. It was formerly known as ''Sanders Falls'' during the colonial days. It is located on the Pumpum river, a tributary of the Black Volta, about north of the Kintamp ...

and the Boabeng monkey sanctuary in

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, are a short distance outside the city.

Climate

Health

The city of Sunyani has three hospitals, one of which is Sunyani Regional Hospital, which is a state-of-the-art development, opened in 2003. Eight clinics and three

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homes also operate in Sunyani. There are a lot of clinics also to be found.

Transportation

Sunyani is served by the

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which is a domestic airport opened on 13 July 1974. However, due to runway length limitations the airport is unsuitable for use by medium range aircraft, and generally only connects

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s to the

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, and

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s. Public transportation include

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provided by MetroMass, VIP and

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. There are Public Transports from Sunyani to major cities such as

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;

, Mim, Ahafo ;

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; Tamale; Tema; Ho; Wa; Bolgatanga; Elubo; Aflao,

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Education

Sunyani is home to several higher education institutions in the country, including the Sunyani Technical University the then, Sunyani Polytechnic, the

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at Fiapre near Sunyani formally the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Agric School,

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and the

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at Penkwase - Law School. Other institutions with satellite centres in the city include

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, and the

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a public University of Ghana that focuses on science and technology. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is the public university established in the country, as well a ...

– KNUST that holds part-time and long distance programs in Sunyani.Schools in Sunyani
Sunyani has numerous Senior High Schools with St. James Seminary, which has been rated among the best five Senior High Schools in Ghana. Others include Sunyani Business Senior High School, Sunyani Secondary School, and, attracting students from throughout the Brong-Ahafo region and beyond, the highly ranked

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(Susec - best academic performing school in WASSCE since 2011). Several primary, other secondary and technical schools can be found within Sunyani and its suburbs, including: St. Mary's; Lawrence Demonstration; Wesley's; Divine Montessori; Ridge Primary; Twene Amanfo Secondary Technical School (TASTECH); Sunyani Business Senior High School;

Notre Dame High School (Ghana) Notre Dame High School (french: Lycée Notre Dame) is an all-female second cycle institution in Fiapre in the Bono Region of Ghana. History Notre Dame High School was established on 28 September 1987 by the cooperative efforts of the then Cathol ...

and Don Bosco Vocational Technical Institute.

Awards

Sunyani was voted the cleanest city and

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in Ghana for the year 2007.

Sister city

Sunyani, in partnership with nearby

, currently has a

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relationship with:

References

External links

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