All Countries
Foumbot, Cameroon
West · Cameroon
Foumbot is a mid-size city in West, Cameroon with a population of 74,319. Elevation: 3,458 ft (1,054 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Foumbot, Cameroon
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Foumbot
Foumbot is a town and commune in Cameroon.
People
Climate
| Population | 74,319 |
| Population Density | 231 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5080°, 10.6325° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | West |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.7 inches (1,948 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Foumbot
Foumbot is a mid-size city in Cameroon (West) with a population of 74,319. The city sits at an elevation of 3,458 feet (1,054 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Foumbot
Foumbot 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 | 73.0°F |
| 35% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
| Area | 322.0 sq mi (833.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5080°N, 10.6325°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 | 84 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Foumbot has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in December to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in Foumbot
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Catholique | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Foumbot
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balla Radio | african music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Equinoxe Radio | electronic | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Foumbot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandjoun Station | ||||
| Bandjoun Station | ||||
| Musée de Bandjoun |
Libraries in Foumbot
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheque Pilote Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Linguistique Régional | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Foumbot
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marche A | |||||
| Marché B | |||||
| Marché Big Mop | |||||
| Marché C | |||||
| Marché Casablanca | |||||
| Marché de Banefo | |||||
| Marché de Famleng | |||||
| Marché de Ndiembou-Kam | |||||
| Marché de Tomdjo | |||||
| Marché des Fruits | |||||
| Marché Kamdeng | |||||
| Marché Oignon | |||||
| Marché Oignon | |||||
| Marché SOCADA | |||||
| Petit Marché de Ndiandam |
Hotels in Foumbot
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Foumbot
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Foumbot
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Foumbot
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Foumbot
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Foumbot
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Municipal de Bamendzi | ||
| Stade omnisports de Toket |
Airports Near Foumbot
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam Airport | BFX | Medium Airport |
| Bamenda Airport | BPC | Medium Airport |
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FOM | Medium Airport |
| Bafia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bali Airport | BLC | Small Airport |
| Dschang Airport | DSC | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Foumbot
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de santé de Famleng Topo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Foumbot
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Baptiste de Kouekong | |
| Grand Séminaire Paul VI Philosopha |
Quick Facts
Around Foumbot
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Foumbot
2 places within 15 km
- • Mfomben
- • Mont Mbapit
🇨🇲 About Cameroon
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Foumbot.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Foumbot
What is the population of Foumbot?
Foumbot has a population of 74,319 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 231 people per square mile, spread across 322.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Foumbot?
Foumbot 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 71°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches.