Bandjoun
Bandjoun (La 'Djo in local language) is a town and commune in the Koung-Khi Department in the West Region of Cameroon. Bandjoun is also the capital of the Koung-Khi department, and one of the largest traditional chefferie (chiefdom) in Bamiléké country. The chief dwells in Hialah, and has many wives.
Bandjoun | |
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Commune | |
Bandjoun Location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 5°21′N 10°24′E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Region | West Region |
| Department | Koung-Khi |
| Foundation | 1570 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fotso Victor (Fo Niapjouong) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 106 sq mi (274 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 6,872 |
| Time zone | UTC1 (Africa/Douala) |
Its inhabitants speak Ghomala' or Bandjoun which is one of the Bamiléké family of languages.
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