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Bitam

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Updated Saturday, October 24, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bitam month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bitam are typically January, August and December, with average daytime highs around 28–30°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 20°C), and October the wettest (about 344 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.020.7768.9
February30.521.11108.7
March29.621.02078.1
April29.520.92378.1
May28.920.82358.2
June28.320.42368.3
July28.120.22048.1
August28.420.21538.0
September28.420.32578.0
October28.120.33447.7
November28.620.22607.9
December29.220.61408.5

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Local business and employers

  • BITAM

    Company headquartered in Libreville with branches and affiliates in Gabon Republic.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Bitam Museum

    A cultural museum located in the Woleu-Ntem province of Bitam, serving as a repository for Gabonese arts, heritage, traditions, and historical artifacts.

  • Saint Joseph Cathedral

    A landmark in Bitam featuring colonial architecture.

  • Bitam Forest

    A lush tropical rainforest located in the city of Bitam, offering visitors an opportunity to explore local biodiversity and natural landscapes.

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01 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bitam

Food Culture

Bitam is a town in northern Gabon located on the N2 road on the border with Cameroon. According to the 2013 census, the population of the municipality is 27,923.

Daily movement through the northern settlement is shaped by its key infrastructure and trade hubs. People regularly travel along the N2 road, facilitating cross-border transit between Gabon and Cameroon. This constant movement converges at the large market situated within the town, alongside operations at the local airport. Together, the transportation network and commercial center define the daily routines of inhabitants as they navigate commerce and regional transit in Bitam.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Bitam

Bitam Neighborhoods and Daily Movement

Bitam is a town situated in northern Gabon within the Woleu-Ntem region, positioned directly on the border with Cameroon along the N2 road. The municipality records a population of 33,561 inhabitants according to standard geographic databases, while the 2013 census previously recorded a population of 27,923.

Daily movement throughout the town heavily centers on its prominent transportation routes and commercial hubs. Commuters and travelers navigate along the N2 road, which links the northern territory to neighboring Cameroon. Residents and visitors frequently converge upon the large market located within the town to conduct daily trade and commerce. Additionally, local transit and movement extend toward the town airport, facilitating regional connectivity within this northern sector of Gabon.

03 · Visit

Visiting Bitam

Daily Movement and Tourism

Bitam is a town situated in northern Gabon on the N2 road on the border with Cameroon. Administered within the Woleu-Ntem province, the settlement records a population of 33,561 inhabitants, while a 2013 census recorded 27,923 residents.

Daily movement throughout the area centers heavily on regional transit and commerce. Travelers and local residents navigate daily along the N2 road connecting the frontier zone. The settlement functions as a northern hub, featuring an airport that facilitates transport connections and a large market that drives local economic activity.

Visitors observing daily life can also note cultural developments within the municipality. A small Jewish community, composed of former Christians, practices Jewish customs locally, though the group does not yet possess a physical synagogue.

04 · Overview

Bitam, in brief

Overview of Bitam

Bitam is a town situated in northern Gabon within the Woleu-Ntem province. Positioned on the border with Cameroon, this settlement lies along the N2 road.

Daily movement and regional commerce rely significantly on the transportation routes passing through the area. Situated at coordinates 2.07597 latitude and 11.50065 longitude, the town functions as a cross-border passage point. Daily activity centers around a large market located within the municipal limits, while the local airport facilitates regional transit. According to the 2013 census, the population of Bitam stands at 27,923 residents, while broader administrative records list the population figure at 33,561.

Daily life in the town also encompasses unique cultural developments. Bitam is home to a small Jewish community composed of former Christians. These residents practice Jewish customs, though the community does not yet have a synagogue.

Operating within the Africa/Libreville timezone, the municipality utilizes the XAF currency and the fr-GA language standard. The town is not the national capital of Gabon.

Further information regarding the settlement can be found at Wikipedia and through the GeoNames record for Bitam.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bitam located and what are its coordinates?

Bitam is situated in Gabon at geographic coordinates 2.0760, 11.5007, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bitam?

Bitam has a recorded population of approximately 33,561 and observes the Africa/Libreville time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bitam?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bitam include FR-GA, with XAF used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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