Sunyani | |
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 The Cocoa House in the centre of Sunyani in 2023 | |
| Nickname: Sun city | |
 Detailed map showcasing the location of Sunyani in Bono, Ghana (1995) | |
  Sunyani Location in Sunyani in Bono, Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 7°20′N 2°20′W / 7.333°N 2.333°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Bono |
| District | Sunyani Municipal District |
| Government | |
| • Type | mayor–council |
| • Municipal mayor | Hon. Ansu Kumi |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 75,366 |
| • Ethnicities | |
| • Religion |
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| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
| Postal codes | BS0000 - BS2103 |
| Area code | 035 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | sma.gov.gh  |
Sunyani (/sʌˈŋjəˈeɪ/ ) is a city and the capital of the Sunyani Municipal District and the Bono Region of Ghana. The city is located about 105 miles (169 km) southwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) 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 current mayor of the municipality is 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 the bishop of 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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