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Sunyani

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Sunyani
human settlement
CountryGhana Edit
Capital ofBono Region Edit
Edey de administrative territorial entity insydBono Region Edit
Coordinate location7°20′0″N 2°20′0″W Edit
Twinned administrative bodyTuscaloosa, Techiman Edit
Dema official websitehttp://www.sma.gov.gh/ Edit
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Sunyani (/sʌˈŋjəˈeɪ/ ⓘ) be a city den de capital of de Sunyani Municipal District den de Bono Region of Ghana. De city dey locate about 105 miles (169 km) southwest of Kumasi den 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra. Ebe de sixth largest city insyd de country as of de 2010 census, plus a population of 75,366 people. Ethnic groups such as de Akan, Northerner, Ewe, den Ga-Adangbe reside insyd de city along plus odas. As of 2024, de current mayor of de municipality be Hon. Ansu Kumi.

Etymology

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Sunyani be a corrupted form of de Akan word Sonnwae.[1] Sunyani dey cam from de Akan word Osono, wich dey mean "elephant".[2]

History

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Historically, na Sunyani be a popular camping ground give elephant hunters during de late 19th century. Insyd 1924, de British set up a district headquarters insyd de city den plus de construction of a road between am den Kumasi. Sunyani cam turn an economic hub.[3]

Geography

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Sunyani dey locate for 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 den 300 miles (480 km) away from Accra.[4] De city get an average elevation of 308 metres (1,010 ft).[5]

Municipality area

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De city dey locate insyd de Sunyani Municipal District wich cover a land area of 506.7 km2 (195.6 sq mi). De municipality dey border de Sunyani West District from de north, de Dormaa East District towards de west, de Asutifi North District from de south den de Tano North District towards de southeast.[6]

Climate

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Climate data for Sunyani (1991–2020)
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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration[7]

Notable people

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  • Geoffrey Acheampong, professional footballer[8]
  • Felix Afena-Gyan, professional footballer[9]
  • Prince Kwabena Adu, professional footballer[10]
  • Lisa-Marie Kwayie, sprinter[11]
  • George Kumi, politician den former diplomat[12]
  • Edward Kpodo, professional footballer[13]
  • Shaka Mawuli, professional footballer[14]
  • Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe, athlete[15]
  • Alexander Opoku, former professional footballer[16]
  • Stephen Opuni, former chief executive officer of de Ghana Cocoa Board[17]
  • Kwasi Owusu, professional footballer[18]

References

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  1. ↑ Mireku-Gyimah, P.; Mensah, A. (2015). "Anglicized place names in Ghana: The case of towns in the Tarkwa Mining Area". The Extractive Industries and Society. 2 (1): 22. doi:10.1016/j.exis.2014.11.005. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  2. ↑ Anane, E. "Environmental Challenges Facing a Growing City: Sunyani Case Study". Consilience. 10. JSTOR 26476145. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "Sunyani, Ghana". Britannica. 1998. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Straight line distances from: Daft Logic; "Google Maps Distance Calculator". Archived from the original on 26 July 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Bessah, E.; Amponsah, W.; Ansah, S.; et al. (23 February 2022). "Climatic zoning of Ghana using selected meteorological variables for the period 1976–2018". Meteorological Applications. 29 (1). doi:10.1002/met.2049. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  6. ↑ 2010 population & housing census (PDF) (Report). Sunyani Municipality: Ghana Statistical Service. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "Geoffrey Acheampong". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Next Generation 2020: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  11. ↑ "Lisa-Marie Kwayie". NBC Olympic broadcasts. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  12. ↑ Boateng, K. (2015-07-17). "NPP primaries: Incumbent MP re-endorsed after court ordered recount" (in American English). Citi 97.3 FM. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  13. ↑ "Химки приобретут защитника Берекум Челси Кподо" [Khimki will acquire Berekum Chelsea defender Kpodo]. championat.com (in Russian). Championat. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  14. ↑ "Shaka Mawuli Eklu approda in biancorosso" (Press release) (in Italian). Südtirol. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  15. ↑ "'I'm carrying the hopes of 5m disabled Ghanaians'". BBC Sport. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  16. ↑ "Gnadenlos ausgenommen". Der Spiegel (in German). 29 December 1991. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  17. ↑ "Who is Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni". Graphic Online (in British English). 14 March 2018. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  18. ↑ Teye, P. (30 March 2020). "Ghana loses second legend in two days as Kwasi Owusu passes away". goal.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
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