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Belo, Cameroon

North-West · Cameroon

Belo is a small city in North-West, Cameroon with a population of 8,705. Elevation: 4,603 ft (1,403 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,705 Population 37/sq mi density
4,603 ft Elevation 1,403 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
79.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Belo

Belo

Belo Horizonte is the sixth-largest city in Brazil, with a population of around 2.4 million, and the third largest metropolitan area, containing a population of 6 million. It is the 13th-largest city in South America and the 18th-largest in the Americas. The city anchors the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area, the third most populous metropolitan area in Brazil and the 17th most populous in the Americas. Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil's second-most populous state. It is the first planned modern city in Brazil.

People

Population8,705
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain79.2 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Population8,705
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Coordinates6.1750°, 10.3460°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceNorth-West
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation79.2 inches (2,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belo

Belo is a small city in Cameroon (North-West) with a population of 8,705. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet (1,403 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Belo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Cameroon avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,603 ft (1,403 m)
Area234.9 sq mi (608.3 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates6.1750°N, 10.3460°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.2"
108% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

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 19 km
1984 LAKE MONOUN Landslide 5.0 m 37 19 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m (9,879 ft) Unknown 19 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 8.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 12.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 12.3 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 9.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Belo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Belo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Balla Radio african music MP3 128 kbps
Equinoxe Radio electronic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Belo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum
Museum

Libraries in Belo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
School's Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Belo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Babungo Market
Bafut Central Market
Bamenda City Main Market
Bamenda food market
Bamessing Market
Marché Principal de Fundong
Market
Market
Market
Market
Mile 4 market
Nkwen Market
Rue Bimop
Soalam Market

Clinics in Belo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belo Baptist Health Center

Airports Near Belo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bafoussam AirportBFXMedium Airport
Bamenda AirportBPCMedium Airport
Foumban Nkounja AirportFOMMedium Airport
Bali AirportBLCSmall Airport
Dschang AirportDSCSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Belo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
St Louis Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Douala

🇨🇲 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 Belo

What is the population of Belo?

Belo has a population of 8,705 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 234.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belo?

Belo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches.

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