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Ambam, Cameroon

South · Cameroon

Ambam is a small city in South, Cameroon with a population of 25,052. Elevation: 1,870 ft (570 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,052 Population 22/sq mi density
1,870 ft Elevation 570 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
68.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Ambam

Ambam

Ambam is a town and commune in the Vallée-du-Ntem department, South Province, Cameroon on the border with Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. This frontier town is located approximately 220 km from Yaoundé and as of 2005 had a population of 41,089. Traditionally, it has traded with its neighbouring countries across the border. The Fang are the main ethnic group.

People

Population25,052
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain68.3 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Population25,052
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Coordinates2.3833°, 11.2833°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceSouth
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation68.3 inches (1,735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ambam

Ambam is a small city in Cameroon (South) with a population of 25,052. The city sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet (570 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Ambam

Ambam has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.9°C), the coldest is Sep (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1361 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 77°F 18.8° / 32.9° 16.2
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 19.9° / 33.9° 33.3
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 20.6° / 33° 170.1
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 20.4° / 31.3° 122.5
May 24.4°C / 76°F 19.7° / 30.6° 144.1
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 30.2° 102.7
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 19.2° / 30.3° 87.5
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 19.2° / 30.2° 98.8
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 29.7° 175.1
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 19° / 29° 233.8
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 30° 127.2
Dec 24.7°C / 77°F 19.2° / 32.1° 49.5
Ambam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Cameroon avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Area1,142.9 sq mi (2,960.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates2.3833°N, 11.2833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 74°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in

Ambam has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Ambam

Institution Type Founded Website
College St Charles Lwanga College - ,

Hotels in Ambam

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Hotel L´Escapade

Gas Stations in Ambam

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Ambam

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Airports Near Ambam

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
President Obiang Nguema International AirportGEMLarge Airport
Bitam AirportBMMMedium Airport
Ebolowa AirportEBWSmall Airport
Mongomo Airport-Small Airport
Sangmélima Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Douala
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)

🇨🇲 About Cameroon

Capital Yaounde
Population 25,216,237
Area 475,440 km²
GDP (USD) $48,814,501,547
GDP per capita $1,720
HDI 0.576
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 41.9%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages English, French
Calling code +237
TLD .cm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambam

What is the population of Ambam?

Ambam has a population of 25,052 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,142.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ambam?

Ambam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.3 inches.

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