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Yagoua, Cameroon
Far North · Cameroon
Yagoua is a mid-size city in Far North, Cameroon with a population of 59,069. Elevation: 1,102 ft (336 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yagoua
Yagoua is a town and commune in the Far North Province of Cameroon. It is the capital of the department of Mayo-Danay.
People
Climate
| Population | 59,069 |
| Population Density | 201 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3411°, 15.2329° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | Far North |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.8 inches (731 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yagoua
Yagoua is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Far North) with a population of 59,069. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet (336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Yagoua
Yagoua has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (34.8°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 731 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 293.4 sq mi (760.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3411°N, 15.2329°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 | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Yagoua has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Yagoua
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENIEG | University | - | , |
| Institut Professionnel des Sciences Appliquées de Yagoua | University | - | , |
| Irad | University | - | , |
| SAR de Yagoua | University | - | , |
Schools in Yagoua
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Maternelle de Droumka | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique Annexe Grande et G4b | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Guidanmoutou | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire du Plateau Guidanmoutou | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique Groupe 3 | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique Groupe 4 | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle de Siatare | - | - | - | - |
| École Franco Arrabe | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Saint Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Centre D'éducation et Rééducation Spécialisée Pour Enfants Sourds | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Yagoua | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Kalak | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Zébé | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Zebe | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Vounaloum | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Vounaloum | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Toukou | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Kilcili | - | - | - | - |
| Ghs de Vounaloum | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Nangaye Moussi | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Guémé | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Classique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Woudata | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Zangayao | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Djafkail | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Tchaklina | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Souwaye Dana | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Publique de Kemleo | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Golla | - | - | - | - |
| CES de Golla | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Yagoua | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Mvormoun | - | - | - | - |
| École Publique de Bagara | - | - | - | - |
| Éclore Publique D'application Group Ii | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Saint Anne | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Saint Anne | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire de Tcheke | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternele de Tcheke | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Bilengue de Yagoua | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yagoua
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Yagoua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yagoua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marche Dana | |||||
| Marché de Kartoua | |||||
| Marché de Yagoua |
Hotels in Yagoua
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yagoua
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yagoua
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yagoua
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yagoua
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yagoua
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bongor Airport | OGR | Small Airport |
| Yagoua Airport | GXX | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yagoua
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Campost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yagoua
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| EEC de Bagara | |
| Église Catholique Saint Anne | |
| Église Catholique Saint Paul | |
| Grande Mosquée de Guidanmouto | |
| Mission du Plein Évangile | |
| Mosquée Centre Ville | |
| Mosquée de Tcheke | |
| Mosquée Djafkail |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yagoua
What is the population of Yagoua?
Yagoua has a population of 59,069 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yagoua?
Yagoua 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 80°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.