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Oku, Cameroon

North-West · Cameroon

Oku is a mid-size city in North-West, Cameroon with a population of 44,443. Elevation: 7,946 ft (2,422 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

44,443 Population 189/sq mi density
7,946 ft Elevation 2,422 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
79.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Oku

Aboh est un village du Cameroun situé dans la commune de Belo, le département du Boyo et la région du Région du Nord-Ouest.

People

Population44,443
Density189/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain79.2 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation7,946 ft (2,422 m)
Population44,443
Population Density189 / sq mi
Elevation7,946 ft (2,422 m)
Coordinates6.2500°, 10.4333°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceNorth-West
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation79.2 inches (2,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oku

Oku is a mid-size city in Cameroon (North-West) with a population of 44,443. The city sits at an elevation of 7,946 feet (2,422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Oku

Oku has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.3°C), the coldest is Aug (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 70°F 12.4° / 30.3° 0.6
Feb 23°C / 73°F 14° / 32.7° 1.3
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 16.8° / 32.9° 80.2
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 17° / 31° 120.9
May 22.1°C / 72°F 17° / 28.8° 171.5
Jun 21°C / 70°F 16.1° / 27.5° 210.9
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 26.4° 302.9
Aug 20°C / 68°F 15.3° / 26.3° 245.2
Sep 20.3°C / 68°F 15.7° / 26.5° 344.8
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 16.3° / 26.3° 225.7
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.4° / 27.3° 22.2
Dec 21°C / 70°F 13.6° / 29° 0.8
Oku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,946 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Cameroon avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,946 ft (2,422 m)
Area234.9 sq mi (608.3 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates6.2500°N, 10.4333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.2"
108% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1986 LAKE NYOS Astronomical 75.0 m 1,700 7 km
1984 LAKE MONOUN Landslide 5.0 m 37 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m (9,879 ft) Unknown 7 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 8.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 12.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 12.3 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 9.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Oku has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Oku

Institution Type Founded Website
Baptist High School College - ,
Baptist Teachers training college College - ,
Cameroon College of Education College - ,
Common Initiative High School College - ,
ENIEGE NDOP College - ,
Government Bilingual High School Ndop College - ,
Government Technical High School Ndop College - ,
Higher Institute of Professional Training University - ,
Ndop Comprehensive High School College - ,
Njoko Memorial Comprehensive College College - ,
Saint Bede's College College - ,
SAR-SM Ndop College - ,
Standard Bilingual College College - ,
Standard Bilingual comprehensive College College - ,
Standford Bilingual College College - ,

Schools in Oku

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government High School Oku - - - -
Christ Memorial College Oku - - - -
Government Technical High School Oku - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oku

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Balla Radio african music MP3 128 kbps
Equinoxe Radio electronic MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Oku

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
School's Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oku

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Babungo Market
Marché Principal de Fundong
Market
Market
Market
Market
Mve Kumbo Market
Rue Bimop
Soalam Market

Hotels in Oku

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

King David Hotel

Castles in Oku

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oku Fon's Palace

Clinics in Oku

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jikijem Baptist Health Center

Bus Stations in Oku

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CM #432832113

Airports Near Oku

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bafoussam AirportBFXMedium Airport
Bamenda AirportBPCMedium Airport
Foumban Nkounja AirportFOMMedium Airport
Bali AirportBLCSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oku

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint John the Baptist Parish

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 Oku

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m -

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oku

What is the population of Oku?

Oku has a population of 44,443 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 234.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oku?

Oku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches.

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