Bamenda
Bamenda, also known as Abakwa and Mankon Town, is a city in northwestern Cameroon and capital of the Northwest Region. The city has a population of about 2 million people and is located 366 km (227 mi) north-west of the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Bamenda is known for its cool climate and scenic hilly location.
Bamenda | |
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Bamenda from the mountain road into town | |
| Nicknames: Abakwa | |
Bamenda Map of Cameroon showing the location of Bamenda | |
| Coordinates: 05°57′41″N 10°09′06″E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Region | Northwest |
| Department | Mezam |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Achobang Tambeng Paul |
| Elevation | 1,614 m (5,295 ft) |
| Population (2012 (predicted)) urban population | |
| • City | 348,766 |
| • Urban | 2,000,000 |
| (Census) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | Official website |
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