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Makary
City in Far North, Cameroon
Overview
Makary is a small riverside city in Cameroon's Far North, known for its local market, rich history of trade, and peaceful rural surroundings. The city's community-centric lifestyle, warm hospitality, and proximity to nature offer visitors an authentic experience of northern Cameroonian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
Far North
Population
7,331
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
12.58°, 14.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$392
Local Cost
$184
Local Income
$70
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
29.1°C
Summer Avg
30.1°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
46.2°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
504 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
258 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 25/100.
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