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Bafang
City in West, Cameroon
Overview
Bafang is a welcoming city located in Cameroon's lush West Region. Known for its lively markets, green surroundings, and hospitable locals, it offers a slice of authentic Cameroonian life. The city is compact, safe, and easy to navigate, making it ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
West
Population
33,342
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
5.16°, 10.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
11.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
3064 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFX
Distance
47 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.
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.
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 40/100.
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