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Bafia

City in Centre, Cameroon

Overview

Bafia is a lively town in Cameroon's Centre Region, known for its lively markets, friendly locals, and blend of urban and rural environments. The city has a welcoming atmosphere and distinct Cameroonian culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
Centre
Population
69,270
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
4.75°, 11.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$440
Local Cost
$165
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
12.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1564 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
12
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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