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Bafia, Cameroon
Centre · Cameroon
Bafia is a mid-size city in Centre, Cameroon with a population of 74,050. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bafia
Bafia is a Cameroonian town and commune in the Centre Province region. It is the capital of the Mbam-et-Inoubou department. It lies 120 km (75 mi) north of the country's capital Yaoundé. Bafia has approximately 55,700 inhabitants, making it the third-largest city in the province after Yaoundé and Mbalmayo. Most citizens belong to either the Bafia people or the Yambassa people. It is the see of the eponymous diocese.
People
Climate
| Population | 74,050 |
| Population Density | 781 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.7500°, 11.2333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | Centre |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.2 inches (1,604 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bafia
Bafia is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Centre) with a population of 74,050. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Bafia
Bafia has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.7°C), the coldest is Sep (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1315 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 94.9 sq mi (245.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7500°N, 11.2333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in |
Bafia has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Bafia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anvcien ENIEG | College | - | , |
| campus FASA bafia | College | - | , |
| Collège Sabaya | College | - | , |
| ENIEG | College | - | , |
| Institut Supérieur des Techniques Agricoles d'Ombessa | College | - | , |
Schools in Bafia
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Classique de Bafia | - | - | - | - |
| Collège D'Enseignement Technique Industriel Et Commercial | - | - | - | - |
| Maternelle de Gondon | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de Gondon | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Biamo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole D'application | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Polyvalent du Mbam | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de Rionong | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole D'application | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire et Maternelle Oasis Royaale | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Privé Laic Mbono | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Bafia | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire et Maternelle BON BERGER | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Lambata | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Bafia | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Bilingue de Bafia | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Bilingue | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique Savana | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique Rue Chevalier | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique d'Application | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Franco-Islamique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Bilingue | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole des Infirmiers Assistants | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE CATHOLIQUE DE LABLE | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Tamboro | - | - | - | - |
| FASA Antenne de Bafia | - | - | - | - |
| Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural’s Sciences | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bafia
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Bafia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bafia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Commercial | |||||
| Marché d'Ombessa | |||||
| Marché des fruits | |||||
| Marché Djoumba | |||||
| Marché du Jeudi |
Hotels in Bafia
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bafia
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bafia
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bafia
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bafia
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bafia
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bafia
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bafia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bafia
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bafia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| M'Bandjock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| N6 ag field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bafia
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bafia
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblée du Mont Sinai | |
| Cathédrale de Bafia | |
| Centre Don Bosco des Soeurs Salesiennes | |
| Chapelle Tabernacle Mont des Oliviers | |
| Eglise Adventiste du 7e Jour | |
| Eglise Catholique de Biabérébé | |
| EGLISE DE LABLE | |
| Eglise Méssianique | |
| Eglise Mfoameyong | |
| Eglise Presbyterienne, Kiiki | |
| EPC Gondon | |
| Grande Mosquée | |
| Mosquée Bamoun | |
| PAROICIALE | |
| Paroisse Antioche | |
| Paroisse Besson Pascal | |
| paroisse EPC de Dang | |
| Paroisse Saint Athanase | |
| Petit Seminaire | |
| Petit Seminaire St André |
Explore Near Bafia
Quick Facts
Around Bafia
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bafia
1 places within 15 km
- • carrefour enregistré
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bafia
What is the population of Bafia?
Bafia has a population of 74,050 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 781 people per square mile, spread across 94.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bafia?
Bafia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.2 inches.