Bamenda, Cameroon — GPS Coordinates
5° 57' 34.9" N, 10° 8' 45.5" E
| Country | Cameroon |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 420,445 |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
The GPS coordinates of Bamenda, Cameroon are 5.959700, 10.145970 in decimal degrees, which is 5° 57' 34.9" N, 10° 8' 45.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Bamenda lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 420,445. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Bamenda
- Sunrise
- 06:15
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:36
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 21m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Douala
- Antipode
- -5.959700, -169.854030
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Bamenda Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 5.959700, 10.145970
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°57'34.9"N 10°8'45.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°57.582'N 10°8.758'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 626841E 658881N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s1p1yuujf
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FQGX45W+V9Q
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:5.959700,10.145970
Distances from Bamenda
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam | 61 km | 38 mi | SSE (151°) |
| Kumbo | 63 km | 39 mi | ENE (65°) |
| Foumban | 87 km | 54 mi | ESE (107°) |
| Nkongsamba | 114 km | 71 mi | SSW (192°) |
| Kumba | 166 km | 103 mi | SSW (208°) |
| Gboko, Nigeria | 197 km | 123 mi | NW (320°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Bamenda, Cameroon?
Bamenda is located at latitude 5.959700 and longitude 10.145970 (5° 57' 34.9" N, 10° 8' 45.5" E).
What is the population of Bamenda?
Bamenda has an approximate population of 420,445.
What country is Bamenda in?
Bamenda is located in Cameroon, Africa.
What time zone is Bamenda in?
Bamenda uses the Africa/Douala time zone (UTC+1 all year).
Which major city is closest to Bamenda?
The nearest major city is Bafoussam, about 61 km (38 miles) to the SSE of Bamenda.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.