Bafoussam

Cameroon
Bafoussam, Cameroon
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The main city of the Bamiléké people and the commercial capital of Cameroon's West Region, Bafoussam sits in the Bamboutos Mountains with a centre that includes a chief's palace, historic churches, and two busy markets. The city has a lively food and nightlife scene concentrated in the Akwa district, where bars and live music venues sit alongside street vendors selling soya and grilled fish. It is also the birthplace of footballer Geremi and his cousins Pierre Webó and Guy Kouemou.

  • Population373,268
  • Nearest water from center4.5 km
  • Nearest mountain from center3.8 km

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