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The Bono region is one of the 16 administrative regions of Ghana. It is as a result of the remainder of Brong-Ahafo region when Bono East region and Ahafo region were created.[3] Sunyani, also known as the green city of Ghana, is the regional capital.[4][5] Sunyani can pride itself as the cleanest capital city and a major conference destination.[6][7]
Bono Region | |
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![]() Bui Bayou near the border with Savannah Region | |
![]() Location of Bono in Ghana | |
Coordinates: 7°39′N 2°30′W | |
Country | Ghana |
Capital | Sunyani |
Districts | 12 |
Government | |
• Regional Minister | Hon Justina Owusu-Banahene [1] |
Area | |
• Total | 11,481 km2 (4,433 sq mi) |
Population (2021)Census [2] | |
• Total | 1,208,649 |
GDP (PPP) | |
GDP (Nominal) | |
Time zone | GMT |
The region was created after the Ahafo region and Bono East region respectively have been carved out of the then Brong-Ahafo region. This was in fulfillment of a promise made by candidate Nana Akuffo Addo in his 2016 campaign activities. The implementation of plans for the creation of this region is seeded to the newly created Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development under the leadership of Hon. Dan Botwe. Brong Ahafo Region in effect ceased to exist and so does the Brong Ahafo Region Co-ordinating Council (BARCC).
Consequently, in the spirit of Article 255 of the 1992 constitution and Article 186 of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936 as Amended), the Bono Regional Co-ordinating Council (BRCC) is a new entity and thus replaces the BARCC. Because of this, it became necessary to inaugurate the BRCC to enable it to perform its functions accordingly.[8]
The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into 12 MMDA's (made up of 0 Metropolitan, 5 Municipal and 7 Ordinary Assemblies).[9] Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly, is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The current list is as follows:
# | MMDA Name | Capital | MMDA Type | Member of Parliament | Party |
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1 | Banda | Banda Ahenkro | Ordinary | Ahmed Ibrahim | NDC |
2 | Berekum East | Berekum | Municipal | Nelson Kyeremeh | NPP |
3 | Berekum West | Jinijini | Ordinary | Kwaku Agyenim-Boateng | NPP |
4 | Dormaa Central | Dormaa-Ahenkro | Municipal | Kwaku Agyeman-Manu | NPP |
5 | Dormaa East | Wamfie | Ordinary | Paul Apreku Twum Barimah | NPP |
6 | Dormaa West | Nkrankwanta | Ordinary | Vincent Oppong Asamoah | NDC |
7 | Jaman North | Sampa | Ordinary | Frederick Yaw Ahenkwah | NDC |
8 | Jaman South | Japekrom | Municipal | Williams Okofo-Dateh | NDC |
9 | Sunyani | Sunyani | Municipal | Kwasi Ameyaw Cheremeh | NPP |
10 | Sunyani West | Odumase | Ordinary | Ignatius Baffour Awuah | NPP |
11 | Tain | Nsawkaw | Ordinary | Adama Sulemana | NDC |
12 | Wenchi | Wenchi | Municipal | Haruna Seidu | NDC |
This area's topography is mainly characterized by a low elevation not exceeding 152 metres above sea level. It has moist semi-deciduous forest and the soil is very fertile. The region produces Cash crops like cashew, timber, etc., and food crops such as maize, cassava, plantain, cocoyam, tomatoes, and many others.[6]
Bono Region shares a border at the north with the Savannah Region, is bordered on the west by Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire international border, on the east by Bono East, and on the south by Ahafo Region.
It has a population of about 1,208,649 according to Ghana statistical service in 2021 census.[11]
The region prides itself on having public institutions such as:
There are several cultural practices and festivals within this region. Some are:
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