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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
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 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.
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 52/100.
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