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Bafoussam
City in West, Cameroon
Overview
Bafoussam is the lively capital of the West Region of Cameroon, known for its busy markets, coffee production, and cultural traditions. The city combines lively local life with access to the green hills and traditional villages of the surrounding region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
West
Population
480,000
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
5.48°, 10.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$505
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
20.9°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1973 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
214 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFX
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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