Current Date And Time In Bafoussam, Cameroon
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:59:19 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bafoussam, a city in South-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 Bafoussam — 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 Bafoussam.
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) | 5.4808° N | 10.4284° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.4808 | 10.4284 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 28' 51" N | 10° 25' 42" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 28.8451' N | 10° 25.7051' E |
| City | Bafoussam |
| State | South-West |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Elevation | 1,389 m / 4,556 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.4808, 10.4284 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bafoussam 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 South-West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foumbot | South-West | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Mbouda | South-West | NW | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Bangangte | South-West | S | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Bafang | South-West | SW | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Foumban | South-West | NE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Fontem | South-West | W | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 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 South-West, the home state of Bafoussam, along with each city's aerial distance from Buea, South-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 4.6363° N | 9.4469° E | 244 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buea | 4.1534° N | 9.2423° E | 859 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Limbe | 4.0236° N | 9.2061° E | 74 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tiko | 4.075° N | 9.3601° E | 33 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mutengene | 4.0913° N | 9.3144° E | 241 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Muyuka | 4.2898° N | 9.4103° E | 41 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fontem | 5.4685° N | 9.8818° E | 902 m | 162 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bamusso | 4.4591° N | 8.9027° E | 8 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tombel | 4.7466° N | 9.6705° E | 485 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ekondo Titi | 4.603° N | 9.0404° E | 48 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
Douala International Airport IATA: DLA 182 km (113 mi) from Bafoussam |
The exact GPS location of Bafoussam gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South-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 South-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 Bafoussam are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bafoussam 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
Bafoussam sits within South-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 Bafoussam 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 South-West. › Browse every city in South-West
Coordinates for Bafoussam 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 Bafoussam are latitude 5.4808° and longitude 10.4284°. In directional format: 5.4808° N, 10.4284° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bafoussam in South-West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bafoussam is a city in South-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, Bafoussam sits at: Latitude 5° 28' 51" N and Longitude 10° 25' 42" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Bafoussam is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.4808, 10.4284 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bafoussam in South-West. For broader context, explore the South-West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bafoussam is Douala International Airport (DLA), roughly 182 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bafoussam is approximately 198 km (123 mi) from Buea, the capital of South-West, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South-West.
Bafoussam sits at an elevation of approximately 1,389 meters (4,556 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South-West.
The closest cities to Bafoussam include Foumbot, Mbouda, Bangangte. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bafoussam, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 06:33 PM, giving a day length of 12h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bafoussam's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bafoussam is approximately 610 km (379 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,156 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bafoussam — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu, Tokelau, roughly 468 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.
Bafoussam is approximately 216 km (134 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.
