Yaoundé

Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon and sits among forested hills in the south-central part of the country. Streets connect different quarters that spread across the heights and are crossed by green spaces.

A German station arose here in the late 19th century and later developed into an administrative center. After independence, the city kept its role as the political center of the country.

The city sits on several hills that run through residential areas, markets and parks. Street vendors, small shops and local meeting points shape the everyday scene in many quarters.

An airport south of the metropolitan area offers connections to other African cities. Trains run toward the coast and the north of the country for longer journeys within the region.

The name comes from the local Ewondo language and refers to peanut sellers who used to gather along the trading routes. Today certain city quarters still recall this early trading activity.

Location: Centre

Inception: 1888

Elevation above the sea: 764 m

GPS coordinates: 3.85778,11.51806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:53