Maroua
The capital of Cameroon's Far North Region, Maroua spreads along the banks of the Ferngo and Kaliao Rivers in the foothills of the Mandara Mountains — a large city where the rivers and the mountain backdrop shape daily life. It is the main urban centre of the region and carries a Wikivoyage entry, signalling some independent traveller infrastructure.
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- Population314,122
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
Maroua: quick answers
Where is Maroua?
Maroua is in Cameroon.
How do you get to Maroua?
The nearest airport is Maroua (MVR), about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Maroua?
The warmest month is April, averaging 33°C91°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is August, with about 218 mm8.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Maroua?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants and 93 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.