Maroua, Cameroon
Far North · Cameroon
Maroua is a large city in Far North, Cameroon with a population of 314,122. Elevation: 1,332 ft (406 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maroua
Maroua is the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon, stretching along the banks of the Ferngo and Kaliao Rivers, in the foothills of the Mandara Mountains. The city had 201,371 inhabitants at the 2005 census, consisting mainly of the Fulbe/Fulani ethnic group.
People
Climate
| Population | 314,122 |
| Population Density | 1,648 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5910°, 14.3159° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | Far North |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (795 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maroua
Maroua is a large city in Cameroon (Far North) with a population of 314,122. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Maroua
Maroua 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 773 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 190.7 sq mi (493.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5910°N, 14.3159°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Maroua has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Maroua
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre medico social | College | - | , |
| Collège régional d'agriculture | College | - | , |
| Institut Africain de développement Economique et Social | College | - | , |
| Institut Supérieur (ISS) | College | - | , |
| Institut Superieur des Techniques Appliquées et de Management | College | - | , |
| Institut Superieur du Sahel | College | - | , |
| SAR/SA | College | - | , |
| Université de Maroua | University | - | , |
| Université de Maroua - Campus de Kongola | University | - | , |
| Université de Maroua cours de Nkalbassou | University | - | , |
| Université de Maroua,Campus de l'espoir | College | - | , |
Schools in Maroua
216+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abou Dawoud | - | - | - | - |
| iss | - | - | - | - |
| ip | - | - | - | - |
| École Technique d'Agriculture de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| École publique Djiddeo | - | - | - | - |
| Quran's School Yaya | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation agropastorales des jeunes par alternance de MAKABAYE | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jacques de BERNON | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire de MAKABAYE | - | - | - | - |
| LYCEE de MAKABAYE | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jacques de Bernon | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe scolaire privée Sabil El-falah | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Djarengol Kaigama 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique Djarengol Kaigama 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Catholic Private School of Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Grand séminaire de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire bilingue de djarengol | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire bilingue de djarengol | - | - | - | - |
| centre de formation agro-pastorale des jeunes Alternance de makabaye | - | - | - | - |
| centre de formation professionnel rapide Agrée de réparation automobile | - | - | - | - |
| Centre d'étude de l'environnement et du développement au Cameroun | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de domayo | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Multifonctionnel Regional de Promotion des Jeunes de Maroua Ppitoaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole française les boukarous de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle bilingue de la CNPS de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de kaigama djarengol IIA et IIB | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle St thérese de l'enfant jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle d'application de domayo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de domayo I et II | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Privée les petits douées | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et primaire Bilingue St Monique | - | - | - | - |
| Government Bilingual High School Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| CETIC Commercial | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Annexe de Founangué | - | - | - | - |
| Government Primary School Founangue | - | - | - | - |
| Faculté des Science Economique et de Gestion | - | - | - | - |
| Collége Privé Aboudaoud | - | - | - | - |
| Collége d'enseignement technique et Industriel UEBC | - | - | - | - |
| ENIEG | - | - | - | - |
| ENIEG | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Franco Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle d'Application | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et Primaire Billenguue | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle notre Dame de l'Assomption | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique d'Application de Dougôï | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Douggoï | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Pirvée Laique de Douggoy | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique Dousourgo 1 et 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Classique de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| centre de Formation en Hôtelerie | - | - | - | - |
| Auto ecole Sahel | - | - | - | - |
| Centre multifonctionnel de promotion des jeunes | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole AL-HOUDA pour la mémorisation du saint coran et la théologie Cheick Ahmad Nassir Mogom Doursoungo Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Al Houda pour la mémorisation du Saint Coran | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Annexe de Kakataré 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de KAKATARE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire bilingue FATIA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique I et II et maternelle pont-vert | - | - | - | - |
| FRANCO ARABE | - | - | - | - |
| IAI Cameroun agence de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Kakataré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Louggol I et II | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire d'application de Harde | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privée primaire maternelle bilingue LA BOUSSOLE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique Louggol 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Auto école MODJESS | - | - | - | - |
| Centre d'education et d'actions communautaires de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| College privé laic SIDDI DJOUORO | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique les Champions | - | - | - | - |
| Institution Camerounaise de l'enfance | - | - | - | - |
| ecole coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole islamique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privée catholique Saint Kisito | - | - | - | - |
| CETIC de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole CORANIQUE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle d'Applications de ZOKOK | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle d'application | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire de Lopéré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primairede Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privée Islamique de DIGUIRWO de MAROUA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole d' Infirmier d'Etats et Sages Femmes de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Colége Adventistz | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et Primaire Billengue Privé Islamique Sabil de Doualeré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et Primaire de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire de Maye_idbé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privé Catholique Saint Anne | - | - | - | - |
| RESAEC | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole d'agriculture de Goyang | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de Zokok 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Wouro tchédé | - | - | - | - |
| Cetic de Meskine | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle de OURO-TCHEDE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Public | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de PALAR | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de YONKOLE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole martenelle et primaire de Meskine | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle Arc en ciel | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Meskine | - | - | - | - |
| ONG d'appui et de formation aux enfants jeunes et groupes défavorisées | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire AL-HAMAL | - | - | - | - |
| CES DE Harde | - | - | - | - |
| Orphelinat " Le KAWTAL" de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle de GAYAK | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Public de GAYAK | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Kongola Djolao | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Kongola Djolao | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Touperé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Zaïbime-Sultan | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de NGASSAO | - | - | - | - |
| Lyceé de Kongola | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Zokok Laddeo | - | - | - | - |
| Abou Dawoud | - | - | - | - |
| iss | - | - | - | - |
| ip | - | - | - | - |
| École Technique d'Agriculture de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| École publique Djiddeo | - | - | - | - |
| Quran's School Yaya | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation agropastorales des jeunes par alternance de MAKABAYE | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jacques de BERNON | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire de MAKABAYE | - | - | - | - |
| LYCEE de MAKABAYE | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jacques de Bernon | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe scolaire privée Sabil El-falah | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Djarengol Kaigama 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique Djarengol Kaigama 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Catholic Private School of Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Grand séminaire de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire bilingue de djarengol | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire bilingue de djarengol | - | - | - | - |
| centre de formation agro-pastorale des jeunes Alternance de makabaye | - | - | - | - |
| centre de formation professionnel rapide Agrée de réparation automobile | - | - | - | - |
| Centre d'étude de l'environnement et du développement au Cameroun | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de domayo | - | - | - | - |
| Centre Multifonctionnel Regional de Promotion des Jeunes de Maroua Ppitoaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole française les boukarous de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle bilingue de la CNPS de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de kaigama djarengol IIA et IIB | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle St thérese de l'enfant jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole maternelle d'application de domayo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de domayo I et II | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle Privée les petits douées | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et primaire Bilingue St Monique | - | - | - | - |
| Government Bilingual High School Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| CETIC Commercial | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Annexe de Founangué | - | - | - | - |
| Government Primary School Founangue | - | - | - | - |
| Faculté des Science Economique et de Gestion | - | - | - | - |
| Collége Privé Aboudaoud | - | - | - | - |
| Collége d'enseignement technique et Industriel UEBC | - | - | - | - |
| ENIEG | - | - | - | - |
| ENIEG | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Franco Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle d'Application | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et Primaire Billenguue | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle notre Dame de l'Assomption | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique d'Application de Dougôï | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Douggoï | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Pirvée Laique de Douggoy | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique Dousourgo 1 et 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Classique de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| centre de Formation en Hôtelerie | - | - | - | - |
| Auto ecole Sahel | - | - | - | - |
| Centre multifonctionnel de promotion des jeunes | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole AL-HOUDA pour la mémorisation du saint coran et la théologie Cheick Ahmad Nassir Mogom Doursoungo Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Al Houda pour la mémorisation du Saint Coran | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Annexe de Kakataré 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de KAKATARE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire bilingue FATIA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique I et II et maternelle pont-vert | - | - | - | - |
| FRANCO ARABE | - | - | - | - |
| IAI Cameroun agence de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Kakataré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Louggol I et II | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire d'application de Harde | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privée primaire maternelle bilingue LA BOUSSOLE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique Louggol 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Auto école MODJESS | - | - | - | - |
| Centre d'education et d'actions communautaires de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| College privé laic SIDDI DJOUORO | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique les Champions | - | - | - | - |
| Institution Camerounaise de l'enfance | - | - | - | - |
| ecole coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole islamique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privée catholique Saint Kisito | - | - | - | - |
| CETIC de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole CORANIQUE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle d'Applications de ZOKOK | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle d'application | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire de Lopéré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primairede Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privée Islamique de DIGUIRWO de MAROUA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole d' Infirmier d'Etats et Sages Femmes de Maroua | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Colége Adventistz | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et Primaire Billengue Privé Islamique Sabil de Doualeré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle et Primaire de Doualaré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire de Maye_idbé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Privé Catholique Saint Anne | - | - | - | - |
| RESAEC | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole d'agriculture de Goyang | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole publique de Zokok 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Wouro tchédé | - | - | - | - |
| Cetic de Meskine | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Maternelle de OURO-TCHEDE | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Public | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de PALAR | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Public de YONKOLE | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maroua
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Maroua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Biblique du Cameroun | 0.0 | |||||
| Djabbama | 0.0 | |||||
| Djabbama | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maroua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Market | |||||
| Complexe Artisanale de Maroua | |||||
| marché à bétail de Maroua | |||||
| Marché Abatoir | |||||
| Marché Carrefour GAKLE | |||||
| Marché comice | |||||
| Marché de kodek | |||||
| Marché de Meskine | |||||
| Marché de Poisson | |||||
| Marché Kotbawo | |||||
| Marché Noir | |||||
| Marché ZOKOK | |||||
| Petit marché de l'hopital de Meskine | |||||
| Petit marché du pont | |||||
| petit marché pont-vert | |||||
| Programme d'appui au développement des filières Agricoles |
Hotels in Maroua
34 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maroua
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Maroua
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Maroua
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Maroua
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Maroua
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Maroua
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maroua
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maroua
37 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Maroua
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maroua
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salak Airport | MVR | Medium Airport |
| Kaélé Airport | KLE | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Maroua
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CAMPOST | |
| Campost | |
| unhouse | |
| unhouse |
Treatment Centers in Maroua
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet du Sahel | ||
| Cardiologie | ||
| Clinique du Sahel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maroua
102 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Founangué | |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Founangué | |
| CBC (Convention Baptiste du Cameroun) | |
| CBC (Convention Baptiste du Cameroun) | |
| Centre Biblique de Maroua | |
| Centre Biblique de Maroua | |
| Centre Shalom | |
| Centre Shalom | |
| Congrégation Batiste Béthel | |
| Congrégation Batiste Béthel | |
| Divine mercy catholic church | |
| Divine mercy catholic church | |
| EFLC (Eglise fraternelle lutherienne) | |
| EFLC (Eglise fraternelle lutherienne) | |
| Eglise Adventiste du 7éme jour | |
| Eglise Adventiste du 7éme jour | |
| Eglise Adventiste du Septième Jour | |
| Eglise Adventiste du Septième Jour | |
| Eglise apostolique du Cameroun | |
| Eglise apostolique du Cameroun |
Quick Facts
Around Maroua
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Maroua
12 places within 15 km
- • Hosséré Makabay
- • Hosséré Maroua; Hosséré Marouaré
- • Hosséré Mirdjinnré
- • Hosséré Missinguiléo
- • Mont Boularé
- + 6 more
- • Carrefour Djarma
🇨🇲 About Cameroon
Frequently Asked Questions About Maroua
What is the population of Maroua?
Maroua has a population of 314,122 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 1,648 people per square mile, spread across 190.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maroua?
Maroua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.
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