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Yaoundé

City in Centre, Cameroon

Overview

Yaoundé, Cameroon's busy capital, sits atop lush hills and is a political, cultural, and economic hub. With lively markets, diverse cuisine, and lively nightlife, the city offers a dynamic urban African experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Cameroon

Region

Centre

Population

2,440,462

Time Zone

Africa/Douala

Coordinates

3.87°, 11.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$998

Local Cost

$420

Local Income

$250

Cashless

English

Temperature

23.7°C

Summer Avg

22.9°C

Winter Avg

24.1°C

Record High

37.7°C

Record Low

13.1°C

Humidity

86%

Precipitation

1474 mm

City Vibrancy

154

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

114

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

YAO

Distance

3 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

67 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Ahala Ahala sits on the eastern edge of Tallinn, known mainly for its industrial zones and sparse residential blocks. Most homes are Soviet-era, with few amenities nearby.Awae Awae is a quiet residential area known for its community feel and basic local amenities. Most housing is modest and streets are lined with small shops and markets.Bastos Bastos is mostly residential, popular with diplomats and professionals. Large homes and apartment complexes line leafy streets.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 67 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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