Current Date And Time In Wum, Cameroon
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:14:59 WAT
State: North-West
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 42,457
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wum, a city in North-West, Cameroon, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Wum — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Wum.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Cameroon operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.3833° N | 10.0667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.3833 | 10.0667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 22' 60" N | 10° 4' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 22.9998' N | 10° 4.0002' E |
| City | Wum |
| State | North-West |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 42,457 |
| Elevation | 1,055 m / 3,461 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.3833, 10.0667 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wum to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around North-West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mme-Bafumen | North-West | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Fundong | North-West | SE | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Njinikom | North-West | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Bafut | North-West | S | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Babanki | North-West | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Oshie | North-West | SW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in North-West, the home state of Wum, along with each city's aerial distance from Bamenda, North-West's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamenda | 5.9597° N | 10.146° E | 1,258 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kumbo | 6.2° N | 10.6667° E | 1,687 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oku | 6.25° N | 10.4333° E | 2,422 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fundong | 6.28° N | 10.283° E | 1,525 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ndop | 5.9884° N | 10.4386° E | 1,183 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bali | 5.8874° N | 10.0118° E | 1,355 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkambe | 6.6333° N | 10.6667° E | 1,078 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bafut | 6.0833° N | 10.1° E | 1,193 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oshie | 6.1273° N | 9.8681° E | 1,429 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Babanki | 6.1167° N | 10.25° E | 1,156 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
Makurdi Airport IATA: MDI 217 km (135 mi) from Wum |
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The exact GPS location of Wum gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North-West. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare North-West state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Wum are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wum lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Cameroon map
Wum sits within North-West, Cameroon, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Wum for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across North-West. › Browse every city in North-West
Coordinates for Wum in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Cameroon. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Wum are latitude 6.3833° and longitude 10.0667°. In directional format: 6.3833° N, 10.0667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Wum in North-West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wum is a city in North-West, Cameroon, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Wum sits at: Latitude 6° 22' 60" N and Longitude 10° 4' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wum has a population of approximately 42,457 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North-West.
The interactive satellite map of Wum is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.3833, 10.0667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wum in North-West. For broader context, explore the North-West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wum is Makurdi Airport (MDI), roughly 217 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wum is approximately 48 km (30 mi) from Bamenda, the capital of North-West, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North-West.
Wum sits at an elevation of approximately 1,055 meters (3,461 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North-West.
The closest cities to Wum include Mme-Bafumen, Fundong, Njinikom. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wum, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wum's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wum is approximately 711 km (442 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,114 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wum — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fakaofo, Tokelau, roughly 362 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Wum is approximately 323 km (200 mi) SE of Yaounde, the national capital of Cameroon, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
