Sunyani Population 2026

Sunyani has a population of 92,825, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Bono. Roughly 0.3% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sunyani (capital Accra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

92,825

Rank in Ghana

#19

Coordinates

7.34°N, 2.33°W

~298 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

308 km

191 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bono

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Japekrom	96,000	#17
Berekum	70,536	#31
Wankyi	45,877	#49
Domaa-Ahenkro	37,354	#55
Nsoatre	30,862	#72
Atronie	29,748	#76

Cities near Sunyani

Nsoatre30,862 people · ~17 km away
Atronie29,748 people · ~22 km away
Berekum70,536 people · ~31 km away
Duayaw-Nkwanta17,000 people · ~31 km away
Tepa18,046 people · ~41 km away
Bechem17,000 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sunyani?

Sunyani has a population of 92,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Sunyani in?

Sunyani is located in Bono, Ghana.

Is Sunyani the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 308 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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