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Bafoussam, West, Cameroon – Cameroon Flag

Current Date And Time In Bafoussam, Cameroon

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:20:00 WAT
State: West
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 373,268

📍 Cities Near To Bafoussam


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bafoussam in West, Cameroon with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Bafoussam.

📍 Bafoussam Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Bafoussam from our regional database:

State / RegionWest
Total Population373,268
Land Area402.00 km²
Population Density928.53 / km²
Center Latitude5.4778° N
Center Longitude10.4176° E
Elevation1,438 m (4,718 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in West#1 of 16
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bafang Bafang27 44 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bafang Bafang28 45 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bafoussam Bafoussam1 1 1
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bamendjou Bamendjou9 14 7
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bana Bana25 40 22
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bandjoun Bandjoun7 11 6
South (S)
National Flag Of Bangangte Bangangte24 39 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bangangté Bangangté24 39 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bansoa Bansoa7 12 6
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Dschang Dschang25 40 22
West (W)
National Flag Of Foumbot Foumbot15 24 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Foumbot Foumbot15 24 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Kekem Kekem35 57 31
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mbouda Mbouda15 24 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mbouda Mbouda15 24 13
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Bafoussam


States and regions closest to West (home state of Bafoussam), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abia State Abia State225 363 196
West (W)
National Flag Of Adamaoua Adamaoua171 274 148
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Adamawa Adamawa288 464 250
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State206 332 179
West (W)
National Flag Of Anambra Anambra271 436 235
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State199 321 173
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State192 308 166
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bioko Norte Bioko Norte186 300 162
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bioko Sur Bioko Sur206 332 179
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Centre Centre85 137 74
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Bafoussam


Countries bordering or closest to Cameroon, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bafoussam's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Benin Benin699 1,125 607
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso1,005 1,617 873
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic591 951 513
East (E)
National Flag Of Chad Chad706 1,136 613
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,021 1,642 886
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea420 677 365
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon567 913 492
South (S)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana917 1,476 796
West (W)
National Flag Of Niger Niger764 1,229 663
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria278 447 241
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Bafoussam. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in West, Cameroon.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bafoussam (You)West373,268
BafoussamSouth-West1.2ENE
BandjounWest31,75011.4S
BansoaWest7,56012.0WSW
BamendjouWest6,64313.8SW
FoumbotWest74,31924.0E
MboudaSouth-West24.3NW
FoumbotSouth-West24.4E
MboudaWest71,86724.5NW
NgouWest7,56031.4S
BangangteSouth-West38.9SSE

🏆 West City Rankings

How does Bafoussam rank within West? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Bafoussam appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bafoussam ⭐373,268
Foumban130,287
Dschang99,582
Foumbot74,319
Mbouda71,867
Bafang54,505
Bangangté43,694
Bandjoun31,750
Magba30,931
Kekem27,038

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Foumban418.00
Bafoussam ⭐402.00
Bandjoun274.00
Dschang262.00
Bamendjou260.00
Bana131.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Bafoussam ⭐928.53
Dschang380.08
Foumban311.69
Bandjoun115.88
Bana43.72
Bamendjou25.55
✈️ Nearest Airport
Douala International Airport
IATA: DLA
181 km (112 mi) from Bafoussam
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare West Cities
Bafoussam ranks #1 of 16 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Bafoussam? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Bafoussam Sits on the Map

Bafoussam sits inside West, Cameroon and ranks #1 of 16 cities in West by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Bafoussam to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Bafoussam outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Bafoussam and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bafoussam against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and West city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bafoussam: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Bafoussam and the countries closest to Bafoussam by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Cameroon. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Bafoussam, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Bafoussam at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bafoussam

If you're stringing together stops in West, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Bafoussam — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Bafoussam MapView the Bafoussam map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Bafoussam Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ West OverviewExplore the West state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Cameroon Country DataGet complete Cameroon data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Bafoussam

Which cities are closest to Bafoussam?

See the Cities Near To Bafoussam table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in West by population and density.

How is the distance from Bafoussam to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bafoussam and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Bafoussam map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Bafoussam will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Bafoussam to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Bafoussam?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bafoussam. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and West city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Bafoussam compare in size to the cities near it?

Bafoussam ranks #1 of 16 cities in West by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Bafoussam?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bafoussam is Douala International Airport (DLA), about 181 km (112 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.