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Ambam
City in South, Cameroon
Overview
Ambam is a charming city in Cameroon's South region, close to the borders of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. With lively markets, rich cultural traditions, and lush surroundings, Ambam offers a unique slice of transborder life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
South
Population
25,052
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
2.38°, 11.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$435
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$130
Cashless
10
English
25
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
14.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1605 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BMM
Distance
41 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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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