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Garoua, Cameroon
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Garoua is a mid-size city in North, Cameroon with a population of 34,957. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Garoua
Garoua is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. A thriving centre of the textiles and cotton industries, the city has approximately 200,000 inhabitants in 2023, mostly Fulbe/Fulani people.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,957 |
| Population Density | 883 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3014°, 13.3977° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | North |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.3 inches (998 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Garoua
Garoua is a mid-size city in Cameroon (North) with a population of 34,957. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Garoua
Garoua 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 1062 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3014°N, 13.3977°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Garoua has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Garoua
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annexe De La Fmsb | University | - | , |
| Campus Annexe Faculté Des Sciences Juridiques Et Politiques | University | - | , |
| Cenajes De Garoua | University | - | , |
| Centre De Formation Professionnelle Et Rapide D'employés De Bureau | College | - | , |
| Centre rapide de formation professionnelle des employés du Bureau | College | - | , |
| Centre Technique De Garoua | College | - | , |
| Centre Technique Garoua ( Uebc) | College | - | , |
| École Coranique | College | - | , |
| Ecole De Musique Djamboutou | College | - | , |
| Ecole Des Infirmiers | College | - | , |
| Ecole Pour La Formation Des Specialistes De La Faune | University | - | , |
| Ecole Privée Yerima | University | - | , |
| Ecole Technkque D'agriculture De | University | - | , |
| Enbieg | College | - | , |
| ENIEG Bilingue de Garoua | College | - | , |
| Enieg Privé Joseph Perrin | University | - | , |
| Eniet Garoua | University | - | , |
| Institut De Formation Des Travailleurs Sociaux Et L'action Humanitaire De Garoua | College | - | , |
| Institut Glamour Street | College | - | , |
| Institut privé de Formation Professionnelle en Hôtellerie Restauration | University | - | , |
| Institut Superieur Yerima Dewa | University | - | , |
| Institute de research et developpement(ONG) | College | - | , |
| Le Pentagone | University | - | , |
| Lycee de Pitoa | College | - | , |
Schools in Garoua
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé les Hirondelles | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique les Champions | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Franco Arabe Daroul Hikmah | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée classique et moderne | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Bibémirie | - | - | - | - |
| Centre linguistique régional | - | - | - | - |
| Collège moderne de la Bénoué | - | - | - | - |
| Collège islamique de Poumpoumré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privée d'infirmiers | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Franco-arabe "NASROUL-ISLAM" | - | - | - | - |
| CES de Kolléré | - | - | - | - |
| Zion Bilingual Complex | - | - | - | - |
| Governement bilingual primary and nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Bilingue Roumdé-Adjia | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Et Maternelle Privée Islamique Bebal Andal | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de la Bénoué | - | - | - | - |
| École publique des Infirmiers | - | - | - | - |
| Septentrion Informatique | - | - | - | - |
| BETHANY Bilingual Nursery and Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Protestant du Nord | - | - | - | - |
| Government bilingual high school Ngalbidje | - | - | - | - |
| CES de Sabongari | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Technique De Ngaldjibe | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Africain d'Informatique | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Selifa | - | - | - | - |
| Ces De Joumbassi | - | - | - | - |
| Bilingual Complex Les Hirondelles | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Bilingue Kolere De Garoua | - | - | - | - |
| Sar Sm De Garoua Section Artisanale Rurale Et Ménagère | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée De Garoua Djamboutou | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Polyvalent De Djamboutou | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée De Ouro Housso Garoua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Djamboutou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publque de Tinguelin | - | - | - | - |
| College Polyvalent Du Nord | - | - | - | - |
| College Laic Lamido Hayatou | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Bilingue Lamido Alan Sa'aly | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Islamique Franco-arabe La Plume | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Marouare | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Sainte Thérèse De Garoua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Bilingue De Garoua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique De Garoua Bibemire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Classique Moderne | - | - | - | - |
| Zion bilingual complex | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Garoua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblottheque de Pitoa | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Biblique De Garoua | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Chretienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Papeterie Arabe | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Papeterie Familiale | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Papeterie La Référence | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Papeterie Lipamave Sarl | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Papeterie Oudamzary | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Papeterie Universelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini Librairie Publique | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini Librairie Publique | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini Librairie Publique | 0.0 | |||||
| Monde Des Infos | 0.0 | |||||
| Vente Des Livres Et Autre Services | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Garoua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien Petit Marché | |||||
| Grand-Marché | |||||
| Marché Collivess | |||||
| Marché coton | |||||
| Marché coton sabongarie | |||||
| Marché de bame | |||||
| Marché De Dadjé | |||||
| Marché De La Base | |||||
| Marché de Poisson et du bétail | |||||
| Marché De Poumpoumré | |||||
| Marche deTakasko | |||||
| Marché Noir | |||||
| Marché Périodique | |||||
| Petit Marché | |||||
| Petit marché bame | |||||
| Petit Marché Camp chinois | |||||
| Petit Marché De Djamboutou | |||||
| Petit Marché De Roumdé Adja | |||||
| Petit Marché De Wouro Hourso | |||||
| Petit Marché Djagara | |||||
| Petit-Marché de yelwa |
Hotels in Garoua
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Garoua
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Garoua
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Garoua
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Garoua
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Garoua
21 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Garoua
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Garoua
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Garoua
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Garoua
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Garoua
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Garoua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Garoua
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Garoua International Airport | GOU | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Garoua
105 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Archevêché De Garoua | |
| Archidiocèse De Garoua Paroisse St Pierre | |
| Cathédrale | |
| Centre Spirituel St Jean Paul Ii | |
| Collège privé franco-arabe | |
| Eec Paroisse De Roumde Adja | |
| Eec Paroisse De Roumde Adja | |
| Eelc Congregation De Roumde Adja | |
| Eelc Congregation De Roumde Adja | |
| Eflc Paroisse De Roulde Adja I | |
| Eflc Paroisse De Roulde Adja I | |
| Eflc Region Eclesiastique Garoua | |
| Eglise | |
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| Eglise | |
| Église Adventiste Du 7eme Jour Paroisse De Garoua Centre |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garoua
What is the population of Garoua?
Garoua has a population of 34,957 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 883 people per square mile, spread across 39.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Garoua?
Garoua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.