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Foumban
City in West, Cameroon
Overview
Foumban, in Cameroon's West Region, is a lively city renowned for its rich Bamoun cultural heritage and centuries-old royal dynasty. The city's busy markets, royal palace, and flourishing artisanal crafts make it a fascinating destination for history and art enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cameroon
Region
West
Population
130,287
Time Zone
Africa/Douala
Coordinates
5.73°, 10.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$355
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$110
Cashless
15
English
30
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FOM
Distance
19 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 60/100.
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