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Kaélé, Cameroon
Far North · Cameroon
Kaélé is a mid-size city in Far North, Cameroon with a population of 32,853. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kaélé
Kaélé is a town in Cameroon's Far North Province, on the Diamaré Plain at 10°6′00″N 14°27′00″E. It lies near the Chadian border and 104 km south of Maroua. The town has a population of roughly 30,600 and is the capital of the Mayo Kani division. The cottonseed oil company Diamaor runs a mill in the town. Kaélé is accessible by road and by airstrip.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,853 |
| Population Density | 64 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1092°, 14.4508° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | Far North |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.9 inches (836 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kaélé
Kaélé is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Far North) with a population of 32,853. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Kaélé
Kaélé has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (34°C), the coldest is Aug (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 511.7 sq mi (1,325.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1092°N, 14.4508°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Kaélé has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kaélé
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée bilingue de Kaélé | College | - | , |
| Lycée Classique de Kaélé | College | - | , |
| Lycée technique de Kaélé | College | - | , |
Schools in Kaélé
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Annexe 3B | - | - | - | - |
| Salle EGLM | - | - | - | - |
| É-École Centre | - | - | - | - |
| É-École Lybika | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Lara | - | - | - | - |
| E-school Lycée de Lara | - | - | - | - |
| É-École Lycée technique de Kaélé | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Klelimbri | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de Kani | - | - | - | - |
| SAR - SM de Kaélé | - | - | - | - |
| ENIEG de Kaélé | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kaélé
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kaélé
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée de Kaélé |
Hotels in Kaélé
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaélé
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kaélé
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salak Airport | MVR | Medium Airport |
| Kaélé Airport | KLE | Small Airport |
| Léré Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pala Airport | PLF | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaélé
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Kaélé | |
| Radio le bon berger |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaélé
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Yaŋ Kaelle |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaélé
What is the population of Kaélé?
Kaélé has a population of 32,853 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 511.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kaélé?
Kaélé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.