Categories in Bamenda
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bamenda
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 95 |
| Churches | 83 |
| Corporate management | 73 |
| Shopping | 70 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 69 |
| Hotels and motels | 62 |
| Other membership organizations | 59 |
| Electronics stores | 54 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Public administration | 38 |
| Hospitals | 36 |
| Apartments | 33 |
| Other accommodation | 32 |
| Specialized design | 31 |
Bamenda Facts
| Area | 76.5 km² |
| Population | 360,035 |
| Male Population | 174,904 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 185,131 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +110.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.6% |
| Median Age | 18.2 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 18.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,348 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mile 3, Azire |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.95970, 10.14597 |
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Bamenda Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 170,802 | 255,038 | 316,971 | 429,212 | 360,035 | 373,038 | 390,455 |
| Population Density | 2,232.7 / km² | 3,333.8 / km² | 4,143.4 / km² | 5,610.6 / km² | 4,706.3 / km² | 4,876.3 / km² | 5,104 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBamenda Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamenda | +110.8% | +41.2% | +13.6% |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bamenda Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamenda | 18.2 yrs | 18.8 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 17.1 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bamenda Population Density
Population Density: 4,706 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamenda | 360,035 | 76.5 km² | 4,706 / km² |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 2.1 million | 17,453.1 km² | 119 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bamenda Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bamenda
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bamenda Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,230 | $3,327 | $3,322 | $2,911 | $2,682 | $3,042 | $2,328 | $2,348 |
| Total GDP | $105.7M | $75.7M | $84.4M | $81.7M | $82.1M | $100.7M | $85.1M | $89.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Bamenda CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamenda | 112,558 tn | 0.31 tn | 1,471.4 tons/km² |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 626,054 tn | 0.3 tn | 35.9 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bamenda CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 112,558 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,471.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Bamenda
Bamenda, also known as Abakwa and Mankon Town, is a city in northwestern Cameroon and capital of the North West Region. The city had a population of about 500,000 people, and is located 366 kilometres (227 mi) north-west of the Cameroonian capital, Y..
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