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Maroua
City in Far North, Cameroon
Overview
Maroua, the energetic capital of Cameroon's Far North Region, is known for its lively markets, diverse cultures, and proximity to Sahelian landscapes. With a unique blend of Islamic and traditional influences, the city is a fascinating gateway to northern Cameroon.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
Far North
Population
201,371
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
10.59°, 14.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
32
Female Safety
24
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$541
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$110
Cashless
22
English
28
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
751 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
11
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVR
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
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 2025-12-05.
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: 36/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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