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Bamendjou, Cameroon
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Bamendjou is a small city in West, Cameroon with a population of 6,643. Elevation: 5,262 ft (1,604 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Bamendjou
Bamendjou is a town and commune in the west of Cameroon that extends over approximately 260 square kilometres.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,643 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,262 ft (1,604 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.3899°, 10.3301° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | West |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,945 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bamendjou
Bamendjou is a small city in Cameroon (West) with a population of 6,643. The city sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet (1,604 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,262 ft (1,604 m) |
| Area | 100.4 sq mi (260.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3899°N, 10.3301°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 | 98 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Cameroon | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | 2000 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Bamendjou has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (0.4").
Schools in Bamendjou
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Saint Maurice | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire | — | — | — | — |
| GHS Batié | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée de Bahouan | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Saint Gabriel | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Saint Fabien | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Saint Antoine | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole publique | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée bilingue de Bamendjou | — | — | — | — |
| École | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Polyvalent Marie-Reine des Apôtres | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bamendjou
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Museums in Bamendjou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandjoun Station | ||||
| Bandjoun Station | ||||
| Musée de Bandjoun | ||||
| Musée du Groupement Bafou | ||||
| Museum of Bangoua Chieftaincy |
Libraries in Bamendjou
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
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| Bibliotheque Pilote Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéques de Bangang | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilingual Bookshop | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Linguistique Régional | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bamendjou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Marché Balefock | |||||
| Marché Bamendou II | |||||
| Marché Bangou Carrefour | |||||
| Marché Big Mop | |||||
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| Marché Casablanca | |||||
| Marché Chefferie Bamendou | |||||
| Marché de Bamewou | |||||
| Marché de Banefo | |||||
| Marché de Batié - Tchomso | |||||
| Marché de Batoula | |||||
| Marché de Famleng | |||||
| Marché de Ndiembou-Kam | |||||
| Marché de Nkuitso'o | |||||
| Marché de Tomdjo | |||||
| Marché des Fruits | |||||
| Marché Kamdeng | |||||
| Marché Maya | |||||
| Marché Oignon | |||||
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| Marché SOCADA | |||||
| Petit Marché de Ndiandam |
Hotels in Bamendjou
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bamendjou
5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bamendjou
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bamendjou
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bamendjou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Municipal de Bamendzi | ||
| Stade omnisports de Toket |
Airports Near Bamendjou
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 Bamendjou
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Campost |
Treatment Centers in Bamendjou
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de santé de Famleng Topo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bamendjou
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte Thérèse | |
| Eglise Protestante de Djèdem | |
| Église Saint-Antoine | |
| Paroisse St Barthélémy de Bahouan |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bamendjou?
Bamendjou has a population of 6,643 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 100.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bamendjou?
Bamendjou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.