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36-991: At its 37th Annual Conference in Sunyani in 1998, the Methodist Church resolved to establish a Methodist University College. Following thorough preparations and procedures, the Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG) received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB) in August 2000. Approval for its affiliation with the University of Ghana was granted in October 2002. Academic activities commenced at MUCG in October 2000. The initial group of students began attending lectures in November 2000, followed by

72-430: A billboard worth about US$ 62 to help with advertisements of the municipality. Sunyani, in partnership with nearby Techiman , currently has a sister city relationship with: 07°20′N 02°20′W  /  7.333°N 2.333°W  / 7.333; -2.333 Tropical savanna climate Tropical savanna climate or tropical wet and dry climate is a tropical climate sub-type that corresponds to

108-552: A technical institute , upgraded to a polytechnic in 1997 and was converted to the Sunyani Technical University in 2016. 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. Sunyani is home to one major football venue, Coronation Park , which have

144-557: 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 considered to be deficient. 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

180-483: A 2024 report, is most commonly done by women who lacks education and knowledge in some kind of trade. They are usually found in unauthorized public areas for reasons such as being closer to potential consumers and availability of space. Agriculture in Sunyani is concentrated in one-thirds of the city's total land area. Farmers usually rely on rainwater without or barely any kind of irrigation practice. Although, farms along

216-511: 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. 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

252-544: 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. Healthcare in Sunyani is regulated by the Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service . As of 2010,

288-464: A tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry season(s). It is impossible for a tropical savanna climate to have more than 2,500 mm (98 in) as such would result in a negative value in that equation. In tropical savanna climates, the dry season can become severe, and often drought conditions prevail during the course of the year. Tropical savanna climates often feature tree-studded grasslands due to its dryness, rather than thick jungle. It

324-571: Is also prevalent in sections of northern Australia , the Pacific Islands, in extreme southern North America in south Florida , and some islands in the Caribbean . Most places that have this climate are found at the outer margins of the tropical zone , but occasionally an inner-tropical location (e.g., San Marcos , Antioquia , Colombia ) also qualifies. Similarly, the Caribbean coast, eastward from

360-408: Is another cause in increase flood risks. Data on flood-prone areas in Sunyani are lackluster at best. The city has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen climate classification Aw ), experiencing both rainy and dry seasons retrospectively. Precipitation, on a monthly basis, is about 97.53 mm (0.3200 ft). The average monthly mean temperatures ranges around 31.24 °C (88.23 °F) while

396-495: Is close and is currently undergoing renovations. The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani , established on 30 March 1973. The city's economy is mostly agrarian with about 48% of the population engaged in activities relating to agriculture . About 24% of the population is working in the service sector, followed by commerce and industry . Street hawking in Sunyani, according to findings from

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432-473: Is home to 111 basic schools, 50 junior high schools, five senior high/vocational schools and two tertiary institutions. Sunyani is home to numerous high schools, some of which are listed below: 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

468-530: Is home to an art centre , the Bono Regional Centre for National Culture, managed by the National Commission on Culture . The museum helps with organizing culture-related programs for schools within the municipality. Although, many have argued that these programs encouraged "retrogression" and for people to retain onto their own ways, even if there are better options available. As of 2022, the museum

504-466: 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 . Historically, Sunyani was a popular camping ground for elephant hunters during the late 19th century. In 1924, the British set up a district headquarters in

540-445: Is in a direct contrast to a tropical monsoon climate , whose driest month sees less than 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation but has more than 100 − ( Total Annual Precipitation (mm) 25 ) {\textstyle 100-\left({\frac {\text{Total Annual Precipitation (mm)}}{25}}\right)} of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less overall rainfall than

576-793: Is located in the Sunyani Municipal District which covered a land area of 506.7 km (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. Flood-prone areas in Sunyani In cities all across Ghana, including Sunyani, increases in

612-403: Is the case East Africa (Mombasa, Kenya, Somalia), Sri Lanka ( Trincomalee ) and coastal regions of Northeastern Brazil (from São Luís through Natal to Maceió ), for instance. The difference between "summer" and "winter" in such tropical locations is usually so slight that a distinction between an As and Aw climate is trivial. In most places that have tropical wet and dry climates, however,

648-449: 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

684-556: Is this widespread occurrence of tall, coarse grass (called savanna) which has led to Aw and As climates often being referred to as the tropical savanna. However, there is some doubt whether tropical grasslands are climatically induced. Additionally, pure savannas, without trees, are the exception rather than the rule. There are generally four types of tropical savanna climates: Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa , Asia , Central America , and South America . The climate

720-428: Is used in place of Aw if the dry season occurs during the time of higher sun and longer days. This is typically due to a rain shadow effect that cuts off ITCZ-triggered summer precipitation in a tropical area while winter precipitation remains sufficient to preclude a hot semi-arid climate ( BSh ) and temperatures in the summer months are warm enough to preclude a Mediterranean climate ( Csa/Csb ) classification. This

756-523: The Ghana Cocoa Board , pays respect to the cocoa industry of the country as a whole. Sunyani is home to African Global Pharma Limited (AGP), the only pharmaceutical manufacturing company in the city. The company is an affiliated company of AGP Canada Inc. with corporate office in Toronto , Canada and produces generic drugs. According to a 2015 report using a small sample size, the people of Sunyani used

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792-894: The Gulf of Urabá on the Colombia – Panamá border to the Orinoco river delta , on the Atlantic Ocean (ca. 4,000 km (2,485 mi)), have long dry periods (the extreme is the BSh climate (see below), characterized by very low, unreliable precipitation, present, for instance, in extensive areas in the Guajira , and Coro, western Venezuela, the northernmost peninsulas in South America, which receive <300 mm (11.8 in) total annual precipitation, practically all in two or three months). This condition extends to

828-477: The Köppen climate classification categories Aw (for a dry "winter") and As (for a dry "summer"). The driest month has less than 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation and also less than 100 − ( Total Annual Precipitation (mm) 25 ) {\textstyle 100-\left({\frac {\text{Total Annual Precipitation (mm)}}{25}}\right)} mm of precipitation. This latter fact

864-655: The Lesser Antilles and Greater Antilles forming the Circumcaribbean dry belt. The length and severity of the dry season diminishes inland (southward); at the latitude of the Amazon river—which flows eastward, just south of the equatorial line—the climate is Af. East from the Andes, between the arid Caribbean and the ever-wet Amazon, are the Orinoco river Llanos or savannas , from where this climate takes its name. Sometimes As

900-528: The Amoma forest reserve. The municipality has a mayor–council form of government , the city of Sunyani itself doesn't have one on its own. The mayor (executive chief) is appointed president of Ghana and approved by the city council, the Sunyani Municipal Assembly . As of 2024, the current mayor of the municipality is Hon. Ansu Kumi. Sunyani is a popular resettlement location for people all across

936-503: The average monthly minimum temperatures is around 21.46 °C (70.63 °F). The average monthly relative humidity is about 58.10%. Water bodies that flow through Sunyani are the Tano , Amoma, Kankam, Benu, Yaya and Bisi rivers. Sunyani is located within a moist forested zone, home to many different kinds of tree species. The city is also home to two major forest reserves: the Yaya forest reserve and

972-482: The banks of the Tano River does intergrade irrigation practices into their cultivation. Crops cultivated include cabbage , garden eggs , carrots, pepper, tomatoes, and cocoa . According to findings from a 2023 study, cocoa bean production in city is relatively low due to poor land management as a result of sharp increases in the city's population and forest degradation . The Cocoa House, located in Sunyani and built by

1008-429: The city and with the construction of a road between it and Kumasi, Sunyani became an economic hub. Sunyani is located at 07°20′N 02°20′W  /  7.333°N 2.333°W  / 7.333; -2.333 (7.333333, -2.333333), approximately 105 miles (169 km) southwest of Kumasi and 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra . The city have an average elevation of 308 metres (1,010 ft). The city

1044-788: The city have a total of 6 hospitals, 12 clinics, 7 CHPS compounds , and 3 maternity homes . 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. 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

1080-485: The country due to its strategic central location, approximately to services such as educational institutions and health facilities, and being near the Ahafo mine . More than half of the housing stock in the city is made up of compound houses . As of the 2010 census, Sunyani has a population of 75,366 people, making it the sixth largest city in Ghana. The majority of the city's residents is religious, accounted for about 96% of

1116-415: The population. Christianity is the most practiced religion followed by Islam and traditional African religions . Numerous ethnic groups resided in Sunyani, including the Akan , Northerner , Ewe , and Ga-Adangbe . According to a 2018 report, drug use in the city increased by 12%. A recent report from 2021 found that most residents who suffer from substance abuse were in search of healthcare. The city

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1152-415: The risks of flooding hazards have placed a strain on existing drainage systems present in the settlements. According to findings from a 2024 study, it suggest that increased precipitation is the main culprit because urban areas situated on flat plains, such as Sunyani, with poor drainage systems are more prone to flooding. They also found that the rapid urbanization as a result of the increase in population

1188-507: The second group in October 2001. The university was established with the aim of providing quality tertiary education grounded in Christian principles and values. Since its inception, MUCG has played a significant role in expanding access to higher education and fostering academic excellence in Ghana. The university has five faculties. Each is made up of departments which report to their respective deans. There are three campuses. The university

1224-406: 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%. Education in the city is managed by the education department of the Sunyani municipal assembly, directed by Mr Mark Godfred Domah. The city, along with the municipality

1260-573: 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. 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. Local vehicles used for transportation are usually old and insufficient according to findings found by

1296-541: Was officially affiliated to the University of Ghana since October 2002. However, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, the university was granted a presidential charter to award its own degrees. Sunyani Sunyani ( / s ʌ ˈ ŋ j ə ˈ eɪ / ) 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

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