Current Date And Time In Foumban, Cameroon
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:24:48 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Foumban, a city in 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 Foumban — 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 Foumban.
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) | 5.7266° N | 10.8987° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.7266 | 10.8987 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 43' 36" N | 10° 53' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 43.5972' N | 10° 53.919' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Foumban 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 West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foumbot | West | SW | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Magba | West | NE | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Bafoussam | West | SW | 60 km | 37 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
| Bandjoun | West | SW | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Bansoa | West | SW | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Mbouda | West | W | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 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 West, the home state of Foumban, along with each city's aerial distance from Bafoussam, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam | 5.4778° N | 10.4176° E | 1,438 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dschang | 5.444° N | 10.0533° E | 1,345 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Foumbot | 5.508° N | 10.6325° E | 1,054 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbouda | 5.6261° N | 10.2542° E | 1,416 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bafang | 5.1571° N | 10.1771° E | 1,179 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bangangté | 5.1408° N | 10.5254° E | 1,337 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bandjoun | 5.3757° N | 10.4133° E | 1,529 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magba | 5.95° N | 11.2167° E | 720 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kekem | 5.1569° N | 10.02° E | 714 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tonga | 4.9667° N | 10.7° E | 809 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
Douala International Airport IATA: DLA 232 km (144 mi) from Foumban |
The exact GPS location of Foumban gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside 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 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 Foumban are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Foumban 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
Foumban sits within 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 Foumban 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 West. › Browse every city in West
Coordinates for Foumban 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 Foumban are latitude 5.7266° and longitude 10.8987°. In directional format: 5.7266° N, 10.8987° E. These coordinates mark the center of Foumban in West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Foumban is a city in 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, Foumban sits at: Latitude 5° 43' 36" N and Longitude 10° 53' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Foumban has a population of approximately 130,287 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West.
The interactive satellite map of Foumban is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.7266, 10.8987 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Foumban in West. For broader context, explore the West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Foumban is Douala International Airport (DLA), roughly 232 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Foumban is approximately 60 km (37 mi) from Bafoussam, the capital of West, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West.
Foumban sits at an elevation of approximately 1,179 meters (3,868 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West.
The closest cities to Foumban include Foumbot, Magba, Bafoussam. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Foumban, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Foumban's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Foumban is approximately 637 km (396 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,207 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Foumban — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fakaofo, Tokelau, roughly 469 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.
Foumban is approximately 218 km (135 mi) S of Yaounde, the national capital of Cameroon, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
