Sangmélima
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sangmélima month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sangmélima are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 20°C), and October the wettest (about 298 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4 | 20.0 | 34 | 9.5 |
| February | 31.0 | 20.8 | 55 | 9.5 |
| March | 29.6 | 20.7 | 149 | 8.5 |
| April | 29.0 | 20.5 | 201 | 8.3 |
| May | 28.6 | 20.4 | 211 | 9.0 |
| June | 28.0 | 20.0 | 217 | 8.5 |
| July | 27.8 | 19.8 | 182 | 8.2 |
| August | 28.1 | 19.8 | 159 | 8.0 |
| September | 27.8 | 19.9 | 269 | 7.9 |
| October | 27.9 | 19.8 | 298 | 8.1 |
| November | 28.4 | 19.8 | 162 | 8.6 |
| December | 29.3 | 19.8 | 67 | 9.2 |
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01 · OverviewSangmélima, in brief
Sangmélima is a town positioned on the Lobo River in Cameroon. Serving as the chief town of Dja-et-Lobo within the South Region, the settlement functions administratively under the Africa/Douala timezone and records a population of 80,036 residents.
The contemporary economy of Sangmélima relies heavily on commerce tied to its regional setting. Situated near the Dja Faunal Reserve and functioning as the center of Dja-et-Lobo, the town operates as the departmental hub for the bushmeat trade. Hunters gather wildlife from nearby forests, bringing species such as chimpanzees, duikers, and gorillas to villages where sellers trade the meat on temporary tables. Local authorities overlook this public commerce, which persists due to the belief that the meat possesses medicinal properties. Throughout the 2010s, the price of bushmeat surpassed conventional meat. Consumption of this wildlife has contributed to ebola outbreaks in the area.
Infrastructure developments continue to shape the movement of goods and people in the region. Transportation links include a 65-kilometer road connecting Sangmélima to Bikoula, with construction having begun around 2012. Additionally, a 321.5-kilometer road project costing US$354 million connected Sangmélima to Ouésso, replacing a ferry link that operated until 2021. Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi attended the opening ceremony for this roadway.
For further details regarding the settlement, consult the Sangmélima Wikipedia entry or review geographic records through the GeoNames record for Sangmélima.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sangmélima
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sangmélima located and what are its coordinates?
Sangmélima is situated in Cameroon at geographic coordinates 2.9333, 11.9833, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sangmélima?
Sangmélima has a recorded population of approximately 80,036 and observes the Africa/Douala time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sangmélima?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sangmélima include EN-CM, FR-CM, with XAF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sangmélima?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Sangmélima, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.