National Archives of Cameroon, Yaoundé

#8 among attractions in Yaoundé

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The National Archives of Cameroon is the national archives of Cameroon. Its main location is in Yaoundé and has a library which holds 64,000 volumes. There is an annex in Buea with early material. Maintenance of the National Archives falls within the responsibilities of the Ministry of Arts and Culture. The archive closed in 2016 for what promises to be a long running reorganization and digitization of its files. Researchers can still request access by writing to the director with a list of specific documents they wish to access. It is also possible to order digital photos of documents for a fee. ()

Coordinates: 3°51'33"N, 11°31'5"E

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Yaoundé Cameroon

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National Archives of Cameroon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais des Sports de Warda, Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres, Musée National.

1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Palais des Sports de Warda, Yaoundé
29 min walk • The Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex is an indoor sporting arena located in Yaoundé, Cameroun. The capacity of the arena is 5,263 people. It is used to host indoor sports such as basketball.
~1900 ftNE
Church
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Yaoundé
10 min walk • The Our Lady of Victories Cathedral is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and serves as the cathedral of the metropolitan archdiocese of Yaoundé in Cameroon. It is located in the center of the city in the rotunda of the central post office.
1.4 miSW
Church
Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres, Yaoundé
35 min walk • The Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The basilica is under the circumscription of the Archdiocese of Yaoundé. The basilica is built on the site of the first church built by the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in Cameroon.
~1010 ftNW
Art museum, Museum
Musée National, Yaoundé
5 min walk • The Cameroon National Museum is located in Yaoundé.
~1890 ftN
Museum
Blackitude Museum, Yaoundé
10 min walk • Blackitude Museum is an ethnographic museum in Yaoundé; Cameroon. The museum project began in March 1998 from a commitment of its founding president Her Majesty Ngo Nab.
0.6 miSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Monument de la Réunification, Yaoundé
15 min walk • Cameroon's Reunification Monument was constructed in the 1970s to memorialize the post-colonial merging of British and French Cameroon. Located in Yaounde, its architects are Gedeon Mpondo and Engelbert Mveng.
1.1 miS
Universities and schools
Catholic University of Central Africa, Yaoundé
28 min walk • The Catholic University of Central Africa is a private Roman Catholic university in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Municipal Stadium, Yaoundé
18 min walk • Impôts FC is a Cameroonian football club based in Yaoundé. They are a member of the Cameroonian Football Federation. The won the 2005 Coupe de Cameroun, winning unexpectedly from the second division, with a 1-0 win over Unisport Bafang.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Archives of Cameroon?

Nearby attractions include Musée National, Yaoundé (5 min walk), Blackitude Museum, Yaoundé (10 min walk), Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Yaoundé (10 min walk), Monument de la Réunification, Yaoundé (15 min walk).

How to get to National Archives of Cameroon by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Archives of Cameroon:

Bus

Gare de Soa (15 min walk)
Central Voyage (23 min walk)

Train

Yaoundé (25 min walk)