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Kumasi

second largest city of Ghana

108km

6.6667-1.6167

Mole National Park

savannah with buffalo, monkeys, antelope, and reintroduced lions & elephants; both driving and walking safaris are popular, you can even camp for the night on the savannah.

266km

9.7-1.8333

Tamale

largest city in the north, fastest-growing metropolis in Ghana and gateway to Mole National Park

281km

9.4075-0.853333
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Kintampo waterfalls

Natural attraction in Ghana

109km

8.08965278-1.69738889
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Sunyani

Ghana
Someday we will visit Sunyani or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Sunyani

Sunyani is the regional capital of the Brong-Ahafo region.

Sunyani is surrounded by the forested Southern Ashanti uplands. 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, 'Osono'. In 1924, the colonial government designated Sunyani as a district headquarters. 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. Today Sunyani is home to the Brong-Ahafo regional 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 a clean and well maintained city with a thriving economy.

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. Many women and unskilled people are engaged in commerce notably in the Wednesday Market]]. The city's growth is boosted by Sunyani's high-quality water supply. Sunyani is provided with electricity by the Volta River Authority (VRA). Water sources include rain water and water from streams, rivers and springs. However, in severe harmattan (dry) conditions, water can become more difficult to access.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

31°C23
Precipitation: 230 mm

Feb

32°C25
Precipitation: 25 mm

Mar

31°C24
Precipitation: 76 mm

Apr

31°C25
Precipitation: 130 mm

May

30°C24
Precipitation: 230 mm

Jun

30°C24
Precipitation: 330 mm

Jul

27°C23
Precipitation: 100 mm

Aug

27°C22
Precipitation: 25 mm

Sep

26°C21
Precipitation: 76 mm

Oct

28°C23
Precipitation: 100 mm

Nov

31°C24
Precipitation: 130 mm

Dec

30°C23
Precipitation: 51 mm
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