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Bamenda, Cameroon
North-West · Cameroon
Bamenda is a large city in North-West, Cameroon with a population of 420,445. Elevation: 4,127 ft (1,258 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Bamenda
Bamenda, also known as Abakwa and Mankon Town, is a city in northwestern Cameroon and capital of the Northwest Region. The city has a population of about six hundred thousand people and is located 366 km (227 mi) north-west of the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Bamenda is known for its cool climate and scenic hilly location.
People
Climate
| Population | 420,445 |
| Population Density | 6,511 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9597°, 10.1460° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | North-West |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.1 inches (2,135 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bamenda
Bamenda is a large city in Cameroon (North-West) with a population of 420,445. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet (1,258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Bamenda
Bamenda has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.5°C), the coldest is Aug (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2478 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 64.6 sq mi (167.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9597°N, 10.1460°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1986 | LAKE NYOS | Astronomical | 75.0 m | 1,700 | 51 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Bamenda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in August to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Bamenda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| (HTTC) Department of Science of Education | College | — | — |
| (PBC) Pedagogic Block C | College | — | — |
| Amphi 100 | University | — | — |
| Amphi 120 | College | — | — |
| AMPHI 340 | College | — | — |
| Amphi 650 | College | — | — |
| Asanji Halls (1 & 2) | College | — | — |
| Block 17 (Down Campus) | College | — | — |
| Cameroon College of Arts Science and Technology | College | — | — |
| COLTECH (Colledge of technology Uba) | College | — | — |
| Coltech Internship Office | College | — | — |
| Coltech Student's Association (COSTA) | College | — | — |
| Directorate Of Student Affairs | College | — | — |
| Faculty of Arts / Ferms | College | — | — |
| Faculty of Education (FED) | College | — | — |
| faculty of science block A | College | — | — |
| Faculty of Science Student Association (FASSA) | College | — | — |
| FHS Block | College | — | — |
| GBHS Bamessing | College | — | — |
| Gov't Technical college Bamessing | College | — | — |
| HITL Block | College | — | — |
| HTTC | College | — | — |
| HTTC Administration Offices | College | — | — |
| HTTC Student Association | College | — | — |
| HTTTC / Enset | College | — | — |
| LC Block | University | — | — |
| National Polytechnic Bamenda | College | — | — |
| Pedagogic Block A (PBA) | College | — | — |
| Pedagogic Block B (PBB) | College | — | — |
| Saint Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary | College | — | — |
| SOA Blocks | College | — | — |
| SOWETO | College | — | — |
| St Louis University Institute of Health and Biomedical Sciences | University | — | — |
| Taniform University Bamenda | College | — | — |
| The University of Bamenda | University | — | Visit → |
| Ubadev Building | College | — | — |
Schools in Bamenda
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gratitude Bilingaul Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Secondary School Nkwen | — | — | — | — |
| Nacho Bilingual Comprehensive High School | — | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart College Mankon | — | — | — | — |
| GBHS Bamenda | — | — | — | — |
| Longla Comprehensive College | — | — | — | — |
| Good News College | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée St Agnes | — | — | — | — |
| CBC School Musang | — | — | — | — |
| Nursery Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Islamic Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gratitude Bilingaul Nursery and Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Secondary School Nkwen | — | — | — | — |
| Nacho Bilingual Comprehensive High School | — | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart College Mankon | — | — | — | — |
| GBHS Bamenda | — | — | — | — |
| Longla Comprehensive College | — | — | — | — |
| Good News College | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée St Agnes | — | — | — | — |
| CBC School Musang | — | — | — | — |
| Nursery Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bamenda
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balla Radio | african music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Equinoxe Radio | electronic | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bamenda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum | ||||
| Museum |
Libraries in Bamenda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| School's Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bamenda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bafut Central Market | |||||
| Bamenda City Main Market | |||||
| Bamenda food market | |||||
| Bamessing Market | |||||
| Guzang Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mbon Market | |||||
| Mile 4 market | |||||
| Nkwen Market |
Hotels in Bamenda
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bamenda
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bamenda
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bamenda
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bamenda
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bamenda
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bamenda
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bamenda
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bamenda
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bamenda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bamenda
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam Airport | BFX | Medium Airport |
| Bamenda Airport | BPC | Medium Airport |
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FOM | Medium Airport |
| Bali Airport | BLC | Small Airport |
| Dschang Airport | DSC | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bamenda
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bamenda Nkwen Post Office | |
| Bamenda Nkwen Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Bamenda
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bamenda
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Parish Bayelle | |
| All Saints Parish Bayelle | |
| Central Mosque | |
| Full Gospel Mission | |
| Fullgospel Mission | |
| Fullgospel Mission | |
| Jubilee Gospel Centre | |
| Jubilee Gospel Centre | |
| Masjidun Nou | |
| Musang Baptist Church | |
| Musang Baptist Church | |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace | |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace | |
| PC Ngomgham | |
| PC Ngomgham | |
| PCC Azire | |
| PCC Azire | |
| PCC Ntamulung | |
| PCC Ntamulung | |
| Presbitarian Church Musang |
Quick Facts
Around Bamenda
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bamenda
12 places within 15 km
- • Bafut Fon's palace
- • Boa
- • Mankon Palace
- • Nkwen Fon's palace
- • RÉSIDENCE
- • Nbofan
- • Neshele Mount
- • Achu Samuel Ngoh Residence
- • Ebua's Residence
- • Fru Raoul Grandma
- • Fru Raoul Mom
- • Pa Ngo Residence
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What is the population of Bamenda?
Bamenda has a population of 420,445 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 6,511 people per square mile, spread across 64.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bamenda?
Bamenda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.1 inches.