Bénoué

Bénoué is a department of North Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 13,614 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 1,781,955.[1] The capital of the department lies at Garoua.

Traversée de la Benoué à pirogue
Not to be confused with Benue River or Bénoué National Park.
Bénoué
Department
Drone view of Bénoué
Drone view of Bénoué
Department location in Cameroon
Department location in Cameroon
Country Cameroon
ProvinceNorth Province
CapitalGaroua
Area
 • Total5,256 sq mi (13,614 km2)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,781 955
Benoue National park antelope
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Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Subdivisions

The department is divided administratively into 11 communes and in turn into villages.

Communes
  • Barndaké (also known as Mayo Hourna Arrondissement)
  • Bashéo (Baschéo)
  • Bibemi
  • Dembo
  • Garoua (urban)
  • Garoua (rural)
  • Gashiga (also known as Demsa Arrondissement)
  • Lagdo
  • Ngong (also known as Tcheboa Arrondissement)
  • Pitoa
  • Touroua
  • View of Bénoué huts from drone
    View of Bénoué huts from drone
  • Bénoué view from drone
    Bénoué view from drone
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See also

References
  1. "Population and Housing Census of Cameroon, 2015 - Cameroon Data Portal".

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