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Bafoussam, West

Cameroon

Regional capital5.4778° N, 10.4176° E

In West, Cameroon, Bafoussam is a regional capital. It is home to 373,268 people.

Population373,268
ProvinceWest
Coordinates5.4778° N, 10.4176° E
CountryCameroon
Rank in Cameroon#4 of 14,374

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About Bafoussam

Bafoussam can be found at 5.48° N, 10.42° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the West division in Cameroon.

With a population of 373,268, Bafoussam ranks #4 among the 14,374 cities and localities registered in Cameroon.

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Cities in West

West is one of Cameroon's administrative regions. Bafoussam is one of its main cities, along with Foumban, Dschang, Foumbot. Bafoussam has 373,268 inhabitants.

Foumban130,287Dschang99,582Foumbot74,319Mbouda71,867Bafang54,505Bangangté43,694Bandjoun31,750Magba30,931Kekem27,038Tonga16,036

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Bafoussam, 20 populated places have been registered.

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NjisseCity
1.4 km
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TchitchapCity
1.5 km
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Fou-sapCity
1.6 km
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ToungangCity
1.6 km
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KwongouoCity
1.7 km
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NégouCity
1.9 km
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MènziCity
2 km
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BanengoCity
2.3 km
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TyoCity
2.6 km
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Tyo-VillageCity
2.6 km
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NgwacheCity
2.7 km
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TokètCity
2.8 km
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KoptchouCity
3 km
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TchouwongCity
3.6 km
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BalengCity
3.8 km
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TsewongCity
3.9 km
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ToungangCity
3.9 km
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NdensoCity
4 km
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MegomCity
4 km
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NdenndaCity
4 km

Explore Cameroon

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Largest cities in Cameroon

#1 Douala1,338,082#2 Yaoundé1,299,369#3 Bamenda420,445#4 Bafoussam373,268#5 Maroua314,122

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bafoussam?

Bafoussam has a population of 373,268. It ranks #4 in Cameroon by population.

What province or state is Bafoussam in?

Bafoussam is located in West, Cameroon.

Where is Bafoussam located?

Bafoussam is located at coordinates 5.48° N, 10.42° E in West, Cameroon.

The data for Bafoussam, Cameroon is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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