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Loum, Cameroon

Littoral · Cameroon

Loum is a mid-size city in Littoral, Cameroon with a population of 58,554. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

58,554 Population 342/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
113.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Loum

Mbette ou Mbete est un village de la Région du Littoral au Cameroun, situé dans la commune de Manjo, sur le site Communes et villes unies du Cameroun (CVUC).

People

Population58,554
Density342/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain113.6 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Population58,554
Population Density342 / sq mi
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates4.7182°, 9.7351°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceLittoral
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation113.6 inches (2,885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Loum

Loum is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Littoral) with a population of 58,554. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Loum

Loum has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.3°C), the coldest is Aug (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.4° / 32.1° 11.9
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 19.9° / 33.7° 19.4
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 33.3° 159.6
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 31.6° 205.2
May 25.9°C / 79°F 21.9° / 31.2° 226.3
Jun 25°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.5° 293.1
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 20.8° / 30° 486.1
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20.6° / 29.3° 448.3
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 20.7° / 29.5° 509.7
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30.4° 308.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.9° / 31.3° 104.1
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.9° 14.2
Loum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Cameroon avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area171.0 sq mi (442.9 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates4.7182°N, 9.7351°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.6"
199% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Mar 28, 1999 8 km NNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.9 146 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 136 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 138 km
Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 5 km
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 85 km
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m (9,879 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Warmest
April 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 13.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 16.1 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 17.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 18.0 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 15.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in

Loum has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 113.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Loum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint-Pierre et Paul - - - -
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Radio Stations near Loum

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Loum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché B
Marché Central
Marché des Fruits du Pont Boko

Hotels in Loum

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Josephina

Restaurants in Loum

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant VIP

Gas Stations in Loum

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blessing loum(carrefour tombel)
Camoco loum
TOTAL(place de fêtes de loum)

Banks in Loum

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CECEC loum
MC2 loum

Stadiums & Teams in Loum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Loum

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Douala International AirportDLALarge Airport
Tiko AirportTKCMedium Airport
Dschang AirportDSCSmall Airport
Lobe Airfield-Small Airport
Malinkam Northwest Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Loum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Campost

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

Volcanoes Near Loum

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m -

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loum

What is the population of Loum?

Loum has a population of 58,554 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 171.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Loum?

Loum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.6 inches.

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