Garoua
Garoua, capital of Cameroon's North Region, sits on the Benue River and serves as a hub for the country's textiles and cotton industries. The compact centre holds a concentration of cafés and restaurants, and the city is within walking distance of the river. Predominantly Fulbe in character, it ranks among the largest cities in Cameroon.
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- Population34,957
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.7 mi
Nearest airports
Garoua: quick answers
Where is Garoua?
Garoua is in Cameroon.
How do you get to Garoua?
The nearest airport is Garoua (GOU), about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Garoua?
The warmest month is April, averaging 33°C92°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 26°C79°F. The wettest month is August, with about 178 mm7.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Garoua?
OpenStreetMap lists 13 restaurants and 124 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Garoua?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Pitoa.