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Makak, Cameroon

Centre · Cameroon

Makak is a small city in Centre, Cameroon with a population of 29,135. Elevation: 2,126 ft (648 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,135 Population 55/sq mi density
2,126 ft Elevation 648 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
74.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Makak

Makak is a town in central Cameroon, in Central province.

People

Population29,135
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain74.1 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Population29,135
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Coordinates3.5500°, 11.0333°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceCentre
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation74.1 inches (1,881 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makak

Makak is a small city in Cameroon (Centre) with a population of 29,135. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Makak

Makak has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.5°C), the coldest is Aug (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1465 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 17.6° / 32° 4.8
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 19° / 33.3° 10.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 20.3° / 32.7° 142.2
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 30.9° 132.8
May 24.2°C / 76°F 19.5° / 30.2° 155.1
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 19.5° / 29.8° 115.2
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 29.1° 130.1
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 28.5° 154.2
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 28.4° 260.8
Oct 23°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28.3° 238.7
Nov 23.6°C / 75°F 19.2° / 29.4° 99.5
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 18.5° / 31.3° 21.0
Makak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Cameroon avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area531.0 sq mi (1,375.2 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates3.5500°N, 11.0333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.1"
95% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Mar 19, 2005 22 km WNW of Évodoula, Cameroon M4.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Coldest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in

Makak has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 74.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Makak

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
College sacré coeur - - - -
internat - - - -
Pentagone - - - -
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Train Stations in Makak

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Makak

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yaoundé Nsimalen International AirportNSILarge Airport
Yaoundé Ville AirportYAOMedium Airport
Ebolowa AirportEBWSmall Airport
Eseka Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Makak

What is the population of Makak?

Makak has a population of 29,135 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 531.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makak?

Makak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.1 inches.

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