Bafoussam
CameroonCM
Capital and largest city of the West region, Cameroon
Bafoussam is the capital and largest city of the West Region of Cameroon, in the Bamboutos Mountains. It is the 3rd most important (financially) city in Cameroon, after Yaoundé and Douala. The communauté urbaine of Bafoussam, is a decentralized territorial collectivity. Originally called Urban Commune of Bafoussam, the communauté urbaine of Bafoussam, was born after the Presidential Decree N ° 2008/022 of January 17, 2008 and composed of three communes, namely: the Commune of Bafoussam I, the Commune of Bafoussam II (Baleng) and the Commune of Bafoussam III (Bamougoum).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 480,000
- Coordinates
- 5.478, 10.418
- Timezone
- Africa/Douala
- Elevation
- 1521 m
Overview of Bafoussam
Travellers heading to Cameroon will find Bafoussam, a large city. Records put its population near 480,000. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, culture and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,521 metres.
Things to do in Bafoussam
Nature in Bafoussam
(11)Bafoussam records Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens under nature. All of it is drawn from Bafoussam's recorded activities. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Bafoussam
(10)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Castles, Cathedrals and Churches as culture options here. The full list runs to 10 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bafoussam.
Adventure in Bafoussam
(9)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Bafoussam.
Sports in Bafoussam
(8)The sports shortlist for Bafoussam: Golf, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Running and Skateboard. All of it is drawn from Bafoussam's recorded activities. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Bafoussam
(7)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Sailboats and Surf. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Bafoussam.
Nightlife in Bafoussam
(5)Looking for nightlife? Bafoussam has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bafoussam.
Wellness in Bafoussam
(3)On the wellness side, Bafoussam offers Farms, Ranches and Spa. Everything listed here comes from what Bafoussam is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Bafoussam
(2)Under family, Bafoussam is tagged with Playgrounds and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bafoussam.
Shopping in Bafoussam
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bafoussam.
Best time to visit Bafoussam
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Bafoussam straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Douala.
Similar destinations
Places near Bafoussam that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bafoussam known for?
- Bafoussam, in Cameroon, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 480,000 residents.
- What can you do in Bafoussam?
- Recorded activities in Bafoussam include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bafoussam?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Bafoussam located?
- Bafoussam is located in Cameroon. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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