Ambam
in South Region, Cameroon

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
2.383 and 11.283 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 2° 22' 59" and E 11° 16' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XAF
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:52 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Douala
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 6:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-2.777 and -171.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kanton Village
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Cameroon in Middle Africa

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Cameroon.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Cameroon. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Ambam

Ambam in South Region with it's 8,476 inhabitants is located in Cameroon about 104 mi (or 167 km) south of Yaounde, the country's capital.

Local time in Ambam is now 04:52 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Douala with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Ambam. The closest is airport we know is Bitam Airport in Gabon in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km). The closest airport in Cameroon is Ebolowa Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 41 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Dja Faunal Reserve in a distance of 126 mi (or 203 km), East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ebebiyin, Ebolowa, Mongomo, Oyem and Evinayong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 43% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

25°C (78 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

30°C (87 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, calm, broken clouds.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ambam

Ambam is a town and commune in South Province of Cameroon on the border with Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. This frontier town is located approximately 220 km from Yaoundé and as of 2005 had a population of 1,596. Traditionally, it has traded with its neighbouring countries across the border. The Fang are the main ethnic group.

Located at 2.38333, 11.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Cameroon, Communes of Cameroon, Cameroon–Equatorial Guinea border crossings

Vallée-du-Ntem

Vallée-du-Ntem is a department of South Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 7,303 km² and as of 2001 had a total population of 64,747. The capital of the department lies at Ambam.

Located at 2.36667, 11.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Departments of Cameroon, South Region (Cameroon)


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ambam