Bafoussam
The main city of the Bamiléké people and the commercial capital of Cameroon's West Region, Bafoussam sits in the Bamboutos Mountains with a centre that includes a chief's palace, historic churches, and two busy markets. The city has a lively food and nightlife scene concentrated in the Akwa district, where bars and live music venues sit alongside street vendors selling soya and grilled fish. It is also the birthplace of footballer Geremi and his cousins Pierre Webó and Guy Kouemou.
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- Population373,268
- Nearest water from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Bafoussam: quick answers
Where is Bafoussam?
Bafoussam is in Cameroon.
How do you get to Bafoussam?
The nearest airport is Bafoussam (BFX), about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bafoussam?
The warmest month is February, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is August, with about 268 mm10.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bafoussam?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 42 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.