Sunyani
Ghana · BonoGH
City in Bono Region, Ghana
Sunyani 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) northwest 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 mayor of the municipality was Hon. Ansu Kumi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 61,992
- Coordinates
- 7.340, -2.327
- Timezone
- Africa/Accra
- Elevation
- 303 m
Overview of Sunyani
Sunyani is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Bono, Ghana. Around 61,992 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Sunyani is strongest on culture, nightlife and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Sunyani
Culture in Sunyani
(7)Under culture, Sunyani is tagged with Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Fountains and Mines. The full list runs to 7 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sunyani.
Nightlife in Sunyani
(6)Nightlife in Sunyani covers Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Sunyani.
Sports in Sunyani
(5)Sunyani's sports entries include Biking, Hunting, Running, Slopes and Trail Running. All of it is drawn from Sunyani's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Sunyani
(3)On the nature side, Sunyani offers Desert, Gardens and Geological Formations. All of it is drawn from Sunyani's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Sunyani
(1)Under adventure, Sunyani is tagged with Parachute. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sunyani.
Shopping in Sunyani
(1)Looking for shopping? Sunyani has Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sunyani.
Water Sports in Sunyani
(1)Our data lists Swimming as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sunyani.
More to do in Sunyani
(1)Sunyani records Secret under other activities. All of it is drawn from Sunyani's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Sunyani
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Sunyani by regional transport from the nearest hub in Bono; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Accra.
Similar destinations
Places near Sunyani that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunyani known for?
- Sunyani, in Bono, Ghana, is best known for culture, nightlife and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 61,992 residents.
- What can you do in Sunyani?
- Recorded activities in Sunyani include Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Fountains and Mines. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Sunyani?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Sunyani located?
- Sunyani is located in Bono, Ghana. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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