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Buea

City in Southwest, Cameroon

Overview

Buea, perched at the foot of Mount Cameroon, is the region's historic and administrative center. It blends colonial architecture, modern educational institutions, and lively marketplaces, with stunning mountain views. The city also offers a gateway to outdoor adventures and rich local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
Southwest
Population
131,325
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
4.15°, 9.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
43
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
36
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$130
Cashless
33
English
68
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
20.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2552 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
191 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
11
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TKC
Distance
15 km

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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 21 tests. 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 2026-03-18.

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 53/100.

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