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Garoua
City in North, Cameroon
Overview
Garoua, perched on the banks of the Benoue River, is the busy capital of Cameroon's North Region. The city is a key trade, commercial, and cultural center known for its lively markets, tropical landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
North
Population
1,750,000
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
9.30°, 13.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$605
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$90
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
27.9°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
11.5°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
968 mm
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
12
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GOU
Distance
5 km
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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.
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 55/100.
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