Current Date And Time In South-West, Cameroon
Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:08:31 WAT
Capital: Buea
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 25,410.00 km²
State Code: SW
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about South-West, a state or region of Cameroon in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for South-West — 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 • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | South-West | |
| State Capital | Buea | |
| State Code | SW | |
| Country | Cameroon | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 25,410.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 9,810.85 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #7 | |
| Percentage of Cameroon Area | 5.34% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Central African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XAF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +237 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 365 | |
| In Feet | 1,198 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.16 | |
| Longitude | 9.37 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.157° N 9.367° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 9' 26" N 9° 22' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 9.44' N 9° 22.04' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to National Capital | 254 km East of Yaounde | |
| Nearest State in Another Country | Cross River State, Nigeria (116 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 | 🔥 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in South-West, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Cameroon.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 225,046 | 4.636° N | 9.447° E |
| Buea | 140,533 | 4.153° N | 9.242° E |
| Limbe | 131,381 | 4.024° N | 9.206° E |
| Tiko | 94,836 | 4.075° N | 9.36° E |
| Mutengene | 64,054 | 4.091° N | 9.314° E |
| Muyuka | 43,749 | 4.29° N | 9.41° E |
| Fontem | 42,689 | 5.469° N | 9.882° E |
| Bamusso | 24,741 | 4.459° N | 8.903° E |
| Tombel | 24,384 | 4.747° N | 9.671° E |
| Ekondo Titi | 23,975 | 4.603° N | 9.04° E |
South-West is an administrative region of Cameroon, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Cameroon's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from South-West for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Cameroon
Precise GPS coordinates of South-West enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of South-West within Cameroon plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View South-West on map
Understanding the local time zone of South-West is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in South-West is Central African CFA franc (XAF). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Cameroon need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for South-West are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Cameroon. › View all country calling codes
South-West is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Cameroon in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in South-West
South-West covers an area of approximately 25,410.00 square kilometers (9,810.85 square miles). This is about 5.34% of Cameroon's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of South-West is Buea. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Cameroon. The national capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.
South-West follows the +01:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Cameroon. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in South-West is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), represented by the symbol Fr — the official currency of Cameroon. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
