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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).

59,069 Population 201/sq mi density
1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Yagoua

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

Population59,069
Density201/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Population59,069
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Coordinates10.3411°, 15.2329°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceFar North
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 14.3° / 39.1° 0.0
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 16.1° / 41.7° 0.1
Mar 32.9°C / 91°F 20.9° / 44.3° 0.4
Apr 34.8°C / 95°F 23.4° / 44.5° 5.8
May 33.1°C / 92°F 24.5° / 43.7° 56.2
Jun 29.7°C / 86°F 23° / 40.4° 117.5
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36.5° 150.4
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 21° / 32.4° 195.2
Sep 26.4°C / 79°F 21° / 33.6° 158.2
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 18.9° / 36.7° 46.6
Nov 28°C / 82°F 17.6° / 38.5° 0.9
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 15.6° / 38.7° 0.0
Yagoua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.3°F
52% above Cameroon avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (760.0 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates10.3411°N, 15.2329°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

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").

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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
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Radio Stations near Yagoua

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Yagoua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Yagoua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marche Dana
Marché de Kartoua
Marché de Yagoua

Hotels in Yagoua

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mervane hôtel

Restaurants in Yagoua

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Manne du Danay

Clinics in Yagoua

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé de Blaloum
Centre de Santé Integre de Dana
Centre de Santé Intégré de Yagoua

Gas Stations in Yagoua

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco
Total

Banks in Yagoua

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit du Sahel
Emi Money
Express Échange
Express Union I
Express Union Ii
La Régionale
SBC Cameroun

Airports Near Yagoua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bongor AirportOGRSmall Airport
Yagoua AirportGXXSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yagoua

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Campost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yagoua

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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

Timezone
Africa/Douala
Elevation
356 m (1,168 ft)
Area
760.0 km² (293.4 mi²)
Website
cvuc.cm/national/index.php/fr/carte-communale/region-de-lextreme-nord/126-association/carte-administrative/extreme-nord/mayo-danay/543-yagoua

🇨🇲 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 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.

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