Buea: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Buea is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The city is located in Fako Division, on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon, and has a population of about 47,300 inhabitants as of 2025.

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Now in the cityBuea+23°CDrizzle · sunset 06:05 PMupdated 02:21 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateFCFA 585.95per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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Mount Cameroon≈ 30 min Douala≈ 1 hr 10 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the majority of Adamawa Region. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential or all travel to parts of Cameroon.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

terrorism
health risks
kidnapping

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Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , health , kidnapping , and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime, kidnapping for ransom, armed robbery, and carjacking are common in Cameroon.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Buea: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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