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Bafoussam

West, Cameroon · Africa

About Bafoussam

Bafoussam sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bandjoun.

Bafoussam is a city located in West, Cameroon. With a population of 373,268, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Bafoussam sits in Cameroon. It's in the Africa/Douala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bafoussam to your route.

About Bafoussam

Bafoussam is the capital and largest city of the West Region of Cameroon, in the Bamboutos Mountains. It is the 3rd most important (financially) city in Cameroon, after Yaoundé and Douala. The communauté urbaine (Urban Community) of Bafoussam, is a decentralized territorial collectivity. Originally called Urban

Read more Commune of Bafoussam, the communauté urbaine (Urban Community) of Bafoussam, was born after the Presidential Decree N ° 2008/022 of January 17, 2008 and composed of three communes, namely: the Commune of Bafoussam I (Bafoussam proper), the Commune of Bafoussam II (Baleng) and the Commune of Bafoussam III (Bamougoum).

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Where is Bafoussam located?

Bafoussam is located in West, Cameroon, Africa. The coordinates are 5.4778 latitude, 10.4176 longitude.

What is the population of Bafoussam?

Bafoussam has a population of approximately 373,268 people, making it a city in Cameroon.

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Quick Information

Population
373,268
Continent
Africa
Country
Cameroon
Region
West
Timezone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
5.4778, 10.4176

Tags

AfricaCameroonWestCity

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bafoussam.

Bandjoun

🇨🇲 Cameroon

11 km awayPop. 31,750

Bansoa

🇨🇲 Cameroon

12 km awayPop. 7,560

Bamendjou

🇨🇲 Cameroon

14 km awayPop. 6,643

Foumbot

🇨🇲 Cameroon

24 km awayPop. 74,319

Mbouda

🇨🇲 Cameroon

24 km awayPop. 71,867

Ngou

🇨🇲 Cameroon

31 km awayPop. 7,560

Bangangté

🇨🇲 Cameroon

39 km awayPop. 43,694

Bana

🇨🇲 Cameroon

40 km awayPop. 5,727

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