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Wum
City in Northwest, Cameroon
Overview
Wum is a scenic town set in the highlands of Northwest Cameroon, known for its surrounding lakes and lush vegetation. It offers a genuine Cameroonian experience with busy markets, traditional hospitality, and beautiful rural landscapes nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
Northwest
Population
42,457
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
6.38°, 10.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$340
Local Cost
$155
Local Income
$85
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
10.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2180 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BPC
Distance
39 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
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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