Categories in Garoua
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingImport Export CompanyWholesalersClothing storesSewing ShopChurchesCity Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeRegional Government OfficeReligionReligious DestinationComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentRoad Construction CompanyCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolHigh SchoolKindergartenMiddle SchoolSenior High SchoolTraining CentreUniversityMovie theatersStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBanksFinancial InstitutionMoney Transfer ServiceCemetery
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Garoua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 70 |
| Apartments | 54 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 50 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Shopping | 46 |
| Public administration | 41 |
| Hotels and motels | 39 |
| Corporate management | 35 |
| Churches | 30 |
| Hospitals | 27 |
| Mosques | 25 |
| Other accommodation | 23 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 19 |
Garoua Facts
| Area | 52.7 km² |
| Population | 604,781 |
| Male Population | 304,295 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 300,486 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +199.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.9% |
| Median Age | 15.7 years (Male: 15.4, Female: 16) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,657 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Commercial Centre, Roumde Adja, Foulbere, Lopere, Yelwa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.30143, 13.39771 |
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Garoua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 201,861 | 397,449 | 610,003 | 1,085,166 | 604,781 | 663,156 | 743,567 |
| Population Density | 3,831.3 / km² | 7,543.5 / km² | 11,577.8 / km² | 20,596.3 / km² | 11,478.6 / km² | 12,586.6 / km² | 14,112.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGaroua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 0.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garoua | +199.6% | +52.2% | -0.9% |
| North Region (Cameroon) | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Garoua Median Age
Median Age: 15.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garoua | 15.7 yrs | 16 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| North Region (Cameroon) | 15.4 yrs | 16 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Garoua Population Density
Population Density: 11,479 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garoua | 604,781 | 52.7 km² | 11,479 / km² |
| North Region (Cameroon) | 2.5 million | 66,355.4 km² | 37.1 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Garoua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Garoua
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Garoua
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Garoua
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Garoua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,532 | $2,959 | $2,704 | $3,035 | $2,571 | $2,778 | $2,894 | $2,657 |
| Total GDP | $99.5M | $105.6M | $118.2M | $166.6M | $172M | $218.2M | $247.3M | $237.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Garoua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garoua | 188,932 tn | 0.31 tn | 3,585.9 tons/km² |
| North Region (Cameroon) | 731,844 tn | 0.3 tn | 11 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Garoua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 188,932 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,585.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Garoua
Garoua (German: Garua) is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. It is the center of trade of the surrounding agricultural region and also houses several textile processing facilities. The city has 235,..
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