Bamenda | |
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![]() Bamenda from the mountain road into town | |
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Coordinates: 05°57′41″N 10°09′06″E / 5.96139°N 10.15167°E | |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | Northwest |
Department | Mezam |
Government | |
• Mayor | Achobang Tambeng Paul |
Elevation | 1,614 m (5,295 ft) |
Population | |
• City | 348,766 |
• Urban | 600,000 |
(Census) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Website | Official website |
Bamenda, also known as Abakwa[1][2][a] and Mankon Town,[5] is a city in northwestern Cameroon and capital of the Northwest Region. The city has a population of about six hundred thousand people[6] 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.
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