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Foumban, Cameroon
West · Cameroon
Foumban is a large city in West, Cameroon with a population of 130,287. Elevation: 3,868 ft (1,179 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Foumban
Foumban or Fumban is a city in Cameroon, lying north east of Bafoussam. It has a population of 83,522. It is a major town for the Bamoun people and is home to a museum of traditional arts and culture. Foumban is known for its political significance in the formation of Cameroon's history and its cultural, tourism and economic potential. There is also a market and a craft centre, while Foumban Royal Palace contains a museum with information on Ibrahim Njoya who invented a new language script, Bamum script, and the artificial language Shümom.
People
Climate
| Population | 130,287 |
| Population Density | 807 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7266°, 10.8987° |
| 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 | 74.0 inches (1,879 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Foumban
Foumban is a large city in Cameroon (West) with a population of 130,287. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet (1,179 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 74.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Foumban
Foumban has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1920 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 161.4 sq mi (418.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7266°N, 10.8987°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 | 73 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Foumban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Foumban
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée de Koupa | College | - | , |
| Lycee technique de Koupa | College | - | , |
Schools in Foumban
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| collège privé laîc l'espoir Bamoun | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de Njintout | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE ANNEXE | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Classique de Foumban | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation Zootechnique et Vétérinaire de Foumban | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Bilingue Sultan Ibrahim Njoya | - | - | - | - |
| GBPS of Foumban Group 2 | - | - | - | - |
| GBPS of Foumban Group 1 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Foumban
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Tambour | ||||
| Musée de Arts et Traditions Bamoun | ||||
| Musée des Rois Bamoun | ||||
| Palais des Sultans Bamouns |
Farmers Markets in Foumban
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Place du marché |
Hotels in Foumban
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Foumban
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Foumban
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Foumban
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Foumban
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Foumban
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Foumban
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Foumban
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam Airport | BFX | Medium Airport |
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FOM | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Foumban
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Nda' Mbansié | |
| Chapelle Njissé | |
| Grande Mosquée | |
| Mosqué de Njintout |
Quick Facts
Around Foumban
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Foumban
1 places within 15 km
- • Palais des Sultans Bamouns
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What is the population of Foumban?
Foumban has a population of 130,287 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 807 people per square mile, spread across 161.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Foumban?
Foumban 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 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.