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Oku, North-West, Cameroon – Cameroon Flag

Current Date And Time In Oku, Cameroon

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:42:05 WAT
State: North-West
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 44,443

🌎 Oku, North-West, Cameroon – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Oku, a city in North-West, Cameroon in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Oku — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Oku, North-West Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameOku
StateNorth-West
CountryCameroon
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population44,443
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in North-West#3 of 17 cities with population data
Currency
NameCentral African CFA Franc
Code ISO-4217XAF
SymbolFr
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+237
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cm
Elevation
In Meter2,422
In Feet7,947
GPS Coordinates
Latitude6.25
Longitude10.43
Decimal Degrees (DD)6.25° N 10.433° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)6° 15' 0" N 10° 25' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)6° 15' N 10° 26' E
Location Context
Distance to North-West Capital45 km Southwest of Bamenda
Nearest City in Another CountryGembu, Nigeria (105 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:12 AM
Sunset🌅 06:34 PM
Day Length12h 22m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Douala

Oku – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Oku, North-West

Oku is a city situated in North-West, Cameroon, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Oku as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North-West

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Oku

The latitude and longitude of Oku pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,422 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Oku on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Oku

Oku runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Oku

Payments and pricing in Oku run on Central African CFA Franc (XAF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Oku exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Oku

To ring a number in Oku from outside Cameroon, dial +237 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Oku and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Oku's Standing Within North-West

By recorded population, Oku ranks #3 of 17 cities in North-West. It lies about 45 km Southwest of Bamenda, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North-West market. › Cities near Oku

📊 How This Oku Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Oku into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Oku to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the North-West market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Oku. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Oku

👥 What is the population of Oku?

Oku has a recorded population of approximately 44,443 people. That places it #3 of 17 cities with population data in North-West. Browse more cities in North-West for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Oku in?

Oku is part of North-West in Cameroon. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Oku in?

Oku keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Oku?

Businesses and shops in Oku price in Central African CFA franc (XAF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Oku currency page.

📍 How far is Oku from the state capital?

Oku is about 45 km Southwest of Bamenda, the capital of North-West. See cities near Oku for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Oku lands you closest to Gembu, Nigeria, about 105 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Oku sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.