Buea
CameroonCM
Capital of Southwest Region, Cameroon
Buea is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The city is located in Fako Division, on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon, and has a population of about 47,300 inhabitants as of 2025. It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 131,325
- Coordinates
- 4.153, 9.242
- Timezone
- Africa/Douala
- Elevation
- 870 m
Overview of Buea
Travellers heading to Cameroon will find Buea, a mid-sized city. About 131,325 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 870 metres.
Things to do in Buea
Nature in Buea
(17)Buea records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest under nature. All of it is drawn from Buea's recorded activities. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Buea
(14)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles as culture options here. The full list runs to 14 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buea.
Sports in Buea
(11)The sports shortlist for Buea: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Buea's recorded activities. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Buea
(10)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Buea.
Water Sports in Buea
(9)Water Sports in Buea covers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Paddle and Sailboats. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Buea.
Nightlife in Buea
(6)Under nightlife, Buea is tagged with Bars, Clubs, Events, Festival and Music. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Buea.
Wellness in Buea
(4)On the wellness side, Buea offers Farms, Ranches, Spa and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Buea is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Buea
(1)For shopping, expect Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buea.
More to do in Buea
(1)On the other activities side, Buea offers Fishing. All of it is drawn from Buea's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Buea
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
Reach Buea by regional transport from the nearest hub in Cameroon; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Douala.
Similar destinations
Places near Buea that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buea known for?
- Buea, in Cameroon, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 131,325 residents.
- What can you do in Buea?
- Recorded activities in Buea include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Buea?
- 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 Buea located?
- Buea 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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