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Bana
City in West, Cameroon
Overview
Bana is a picturesque town in Cameroon's West Region, surrounded by rolling hills and traditional Bamileke compounds. While small in population, Bana is rich in cultural heritage, with several palaces and lively local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
West
Population
5,727
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
5.15°, 10.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$575
Local Cost
$235
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
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
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
BFX
Distance
44 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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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