The city is home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sunyani which is under the bishop of Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi.

[4] 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 the city and with the construction of a road between it and Kumasi, Sunyani became an economic hub.

[7] The city is located in the Sunyani Municipal District which covered a land area of 506.7 km2 (195.6 sq mi).

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.

[7] 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 mayor (executive chief) is appointed president of Ghana and approved by the city council, the Sunyani Municipal Assembly.

Numerous ethnic groups resided in Sunyani, including the Akan, Northerner, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe.

A recent report from 2021 found that most residents who suffer from substance abuse were in search of healthcare.

[17] Street hawking in Sunyani, according to findings from 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.

Crops cultivated include cabbage, garden eggs, carrots, pepper, tomatoes, and cocoa.

[20] Sunyani is home to African Global Pharma Limited (AGP), the only pharmaceutical manufacturing company in the city.

[21] According to a 2015 report using a small sample size, the people of Sunyani used a mix of public and private toilets, some of which are located relatively far from the city centre.

[30] Sunyani is home to one major football venue, Coronation Park, which have a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.

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.