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Sunyani | |
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 The Sunyani Cocoa House | |
| Nickname: Sun city | |
 Detailed map showcasing the location of Sunyani in Bono, Ghana | |
  Sunyani Sunyani (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 7°20′N 2°20′W / 7.333°N 2.333°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Bono |
| District | Sunyani Municipal District |
| Elevation | 303 m (994 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 208,496[1] |
| 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.[2][3] Sunyani had a population of 1,208,649 at the 2021 population and housing census.[4] The city consists mainly of the Bonos, Akans other tribes.[5][6][7]
History
[edit]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 word for elephant, 'Osondmg o'.[8] In 1924, the colonial government designated Sunyani as a district headquarters.[8] Following the construction of a road connecting Sunyani and the city of Kumasi, Sunyani became an important hub for the distribution of cocoa, kola nuts, and staple foods such as maize and yams.[8] Today Sunyani is home to then Brong-Ahafo regional now the Bono Regional seat of government and high court. Although considerably smaller than Kumasi, Sunyani is growing rapidly and has effectively engulfed the suburbs of Fiapre and Abesim, amongst others. Sunyani is considered as one of the cleanest cities in the country.[8][9]
Geography
[edit]Sunyani is located at 07°20′N 02°20′W / 7.333°N 2.333°W (7.333333, -2.333333), approximately 105 miles (169 km) southwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra.[10]
Municipality area
[edit]The city is located in the Sunyani Municipal District which covered a land area of 506.7 km2 (195.6 sq mi). The municipality bordered the Sunyani West District from the north, the Dormaa East District towards the west, the Asutifi North District from the south and the Tano North District towards the southeast.[7]: 1
Environmental Issues
[edit]Climate
[edit]| Climate data for Sunyani (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 38.3 (100.9) |
38.8 (101.8) |
39.3 (102.7) |
37.0 (98.6) |
36.4 (97.5) |
34.7 (94.5) |
32.2 (90.0) |
34.8 (94.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.1 (91.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
35.5 (95.9) |
39.3 (102.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.4 (92.1) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.4 (93.9) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.8 (89.2) |
30.1 (86.2) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.2 (84.6) |
30.3 (86.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.5 (79.7) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.4 (77.7) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.7 (67.5) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.4 (72.3) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.5 (68.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 11.1 (52.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
16.1 (61.0) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.5 (65.3) |
17.3 (63.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
13.0 (55.4) |
11.1 (52.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9.0 (0.35) |
45.9 (1.81) |
92.4 (3.64) |
157.0 (6.18) |
154.4 (6.08) |
181.2 (7.13) |
88.5 (3.48) |
57.5 (2.26) |
162.7 (6.41) |
163.1 (6.42) |
52.7 (2.07) |
10.2 (0.40) |
1,174.6 (46.24) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 0.6 | 3.0 | 6.5 | 9.3 | 9.9 | 11.6 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 11.6 | 13.4 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 85.7 |
| Source: NOAA[11] | |||||||||||||
Cityscape
[edit]Demographics
[edit]Economy
[edit]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 service sector, followed by commerce and industry which employ 15% and 13% of the populace, respectively.[8] Many women and unskilled people are engaged in commerce notably in the Wednesday Market.[citation needed] The city's growth is boosted by Sunyani's high-quality water supply. Sunyani is provided with electricity by the Volta River Authority (VRA).[8] Water sources include rainwater and water from streams, rivers and springs. However, in severe harmattan (dry) conditions, water can become more difficult to access.
Industries
[edit]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 Toronto, Ontario, 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
[edit]The city has a number of financial institutions including a branch of the Bank of Ghana, Universal Merchant Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Barclays Bank, SG-SSB Bank, OmniBank, Zenith Bank, Agricultural Development Bank of Ghana, Stanbic Bank, Ecobank Ghana and the National Investment Bank.[8] There are also six rural banks, a number of credit unions and insurance institutions complementing the financial service provision of the city.[8]
Communications
[edit]The city of Sunyani is outfitted with modern communication facilities which include fixed telephone and fax lines, pay phones, mobile phones, internet and e-mail services. Additionally; postal services are available in the form of post office, as well as expedited mail services provided by EMS (Express mail service), DHL and FedEx.[8]
Tourism
[edit]Tourism in Sunyani is based on the natural environment surrounding the city.[8] There are a number of three 3-star hotels, over fifteen modern hotels and rated hostels, and a number of guest houses and restaurants that are also found in the city.[8] Among the city's attractions is the Cocoa House, a high rise that dominates the Sunyani skyline. The building houses the headquarters of several Bono regional companies, and numerous boutiques.[8] Other buildings of interest in Sunyani include Christ the King Cathedral,[12] and Queen of Peace Building, Knight of St. John House. In addition, the Kintampo waterfalls and the Boabeng monkey sanctuary in Fiema, are a short distance outside the city.[8]
Infrastructure
[edit]Sanitation
[edit]According to a 2015 report using a small sample size, the people of Sunyani used a mix of public and private toilets, some of which are located relatively far from the city centre. There is one disposal site in the city consisting of 6 treatment ponds, all of which are no longer sufficient. In reality, data on how sludge is managed in the city is minimal.[13]
Healthcare
[edit]Healthcare in Sunyani is regulated by the Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service. As of 2010, the city have a total of 6 hospitals, 12 clinics, 7 CHPS compounds[a], and 3 maternity homes.[7]: 4 The city is home to the Sunyani Municipal Hospital, opened in 1927 and served as the regional hospital until the opening of the Bono Regional Hospital in 2003, now known as the Sunyani Teaching Hospital.[15][16] Vaccine coverage in the city is considered one of the best in the country. These vaccines, specifically childhood ones, are delivered at health facilities and outreach points. The outreach points are key to deliver vaccines directly to beneficiaries. A 2021 study, prioritizing in the uptake of the administration of malaria vaccines in the municipality, found that there is around a 90% uptake in the administrating doses RTS,S 1 and 2, meeting WHO's target of 90% while the uptake of RTS,S 3 was about 80%.[17]
Education
[edit]
Education in the city is managed by the education department of the Sunyani municipal assembly, directed by Mr Mark Godfred Domah.[18] The city, along with the municipality is home to 111 basic schools, 50 junior high schools, five senior high/vocational schools and two tertiary institutions.[7]: 3
Sunyani is home to numerous high schools, some of which are listed below:[19]
- St. James Seminary Senior High School
- Sunyani Senior High School
- S.D.A Senior High School
- Sunyani Methodist Technical Institute
- Notre Dame Girls Senior High School
- Chiraa Senior High School
- Odomaseman Senior High School
The city's higher educational institutions include the Sunyani Technical University, a tertiary institution offering degrees in engineering, science, and technology. It was established in 1967 as a technical institute, upgraded to a polytechnic in 1997 and was converted to the Sunyani Technical University in 2016.[20] Another institution of higher education is the University of Energy and Natural Resources, a publicly-funded university established in 2011 prioritizing careers in management of energy and natural resources in the country.[21]
Sports
[edit]Sunyani is home to one major football venue, Coronation Park, which have a maximum capacity of 5,000 people. During preparations of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, the stadium was renovated although was not used in the competition. The venue is home to a couple of football clubs, such as BA Stars F.C., Young Apostles F.C., and Prisons Ladies F.C. along with others.[22]
Transport
[edit]The city is served by the Sunyani Airport, a domestic airport opened on 13 July 1974 and operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited. The airport was built in 1942 and was used by the Allies during World War II. After the airstrip was abandoned, in 1969, the Government upgraded it into an airport and was eventually opened.[23]
In late September 2022, Uber opened up operations in Sunyani along with Tamale. This makes it one out of six cities in Ghana and 18 cities across West Africa where Uber is available.[24] Local vehicles used for transportation are usually old and insufficient according to findings found by a 2017 study. Walking is the main mode of transportation for getting around the city. Transport is, on average, in the private sector, dominated by taxicabs or tro tros. Road infrastructure, managed by the municipal assembly is deficient.[25]
International Relations
[edit]Awards
[edit]Sunyani was voted the cleanest city in Ghana of 2007 by the Ghana Tourism Authority. As part of this award, Digital Production Partnership (DPP), an advertising agency, offered a billboard worth about US$62 to help with advertisements of the municipality.[26]
Sister cities – twin towns
[edit]Sunyani, in partnership with nearby Techiman, currently has a sister city relationship with:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (2011)[27]
Notable people
[edit]- Geoffrey Acheampong, professional footballer[28]
- Felix Afena-Gyan, professional footballer[29]
- Prince Kwabena Adu, professional footballer[30]
- Lisa-Marie Kwayie, sprinter[31]
- George Kumi, politician and former diplomat[32]
- Edward Kpodo, professional footballer[33]
- Shaka Mawuli, professional footballer[34]
- Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe, athlete[35]
- Alexander Opoku, former professional footballer[36]
- Stephen Opuni, chief executive officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board[37]
- Kwasi Owusu, professional footballer[38]
See also
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Explanatory notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "summary of final results population by region" (PDF). ghana.gov.gh.
- ^ Boakye, Edna Agnes (19 May 2021). "Let's wait for police investigation into death of 14-year-old final year student – School". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Sunyani Central Rotary Club commissions 4-unit classroom block, office at Yawhima School - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Ghana Statistical Services". www.statsghana.gov.gh. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "World Gazetteer online". World-gazetteer.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ World City populations – Ghana
- ^ a b c d 2010 population & housing census (PDF) (Report). Sunyani Municipality: Ghana Statistical Service. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Touring Brong Ahafo Region Archived 17 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Top 10 cleanest cities in Ghana". www.myinfo.com.gh. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Straight line distances from: Daft Logic; "Google Maps Distance Calculator". Archived from the original on 26 July 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Sunyani Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "The Best Catholic Churches in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana Rated By Past Visitors". The Catholic Directory. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Mallory, A.; Crapper, M.; Gyasi, S.F.; Boamah, B. (31 December 2015). A socio-economic analysis of different approaches to faecal sludge treatment in Sunyani, Ghana. WEDC International Conference. Loughborough University. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "National Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Policy" (PDF). Ministry of Health. 2014. p. 13. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
...CHPS is a national mechanism to deliver essential community based health services involving planning and service delivery with the communities...
- ^ Semevoh, P. (25 July 2021). "Rotary Club equips maternal unit of Sunyani Municipal Hospital". Joy FM. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Semevoh, P. (19 November 2023). "Sunyani Teaching Hospital inaugurated". Joy FM. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Tabiri, D.; Ouédraogo, J.; Nortey, P. (2021). "Factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake in Sunyani Municipality, Ghana". Malaria Journal. 20 (1): 325. doi:10.1186/s12936-021-03857-1. PMC 8314499. PMID 34315489.
- ^ "Education". Sunyani Municipal Assembly. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ The following is a list of high schools and tertiary institutions in Ghana: "Senior high and technical vocational schools" (PDF). Ghana Education Service. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Aboagye, B.; Puoza, J. (2021). "Study on employability of mechanical engineering graduates from Sunyani Technical University of Ghana" (PDF). Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability. 12 (2): 186. doi:10.21153/jtlge2021vol12no2art1002. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Peprah, D. (22 January 2023). "Uinversity of Energy and Natural Resources opens three-day management retreat". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Ali, B. (10 June 2023). "No home venue for newly promoted Bofoakwa - Coronation Park in shambles". Graphic Online. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Commissioning of Sunyani Airport Project" (PDF). Ghana Airports Company Limited. 3 August 2022. p. 7. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Kuuire, J. (6 September 2022). "Uber Announces New Mobility and Safety Features in Ghana; Expands To Tamale and Sunyani". Tech Labari. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Poku-Boansi, M.; Asuah, A.; Cobbinah, P. (2017). "Contextualizing transport infrastructure and services in Ghanaian peri-urbanism". International Planning Studies. 23 (2). Taylor & Francis: 4, 7, 10. doi:10.1080/13563475.2017.1396963. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Poor attitude compounding sanitation challenges in Sunyani". The Ghanaian Chronicle. 22 November 2021. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Foshee, T. (26 August 2011). "Sister Cities delegates gather in Tuscaloosa to mark friendship". The Tuscaloosa News. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ "Geoffrey Acheampong". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Schirru, F. (21 November 2021). "Chi è Afena-Gyan, l'attaccante della Roma che ha incantato contro il Genoa". goal.com (in Italian). Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Next Generation 2020: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Lisa-Marie Kwayie". NBC Olympic broadcasts. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Boateng, K. (17 July 2015). "NPP primaries: Incumbent MP re-endorsed after court ordered recount". Citi 97.3 FM. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Химки приобретут защитника Берекум Челси Кподо". championat.com (in Russian). Championat. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Shaka Mawuli Eklu approda in biancorosso" (Press release) (in Italian). Südtirol. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "'I'm carrying the hopes of 5m disabled Ghanaians'". BBC Sport. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Gnadenlos ausgenommen". Der Spiegel (in German). 29 December 1991. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Who is Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni". Graphic Online. 14 March 2018. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Teye, P. (30 March 2020). "Ghana loses second legend in two days as Kwasi Owusu passes away". goal.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
Media related to Sunyani at Wikimedia Commons
Sunyani travel guide from Wikivoyage
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