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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
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 35/100.
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