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 851,955.[1] The capital of the department lies at Garoua.

See also Benue River, Bénoué National Park.
Bénoué
Drone view Benoue
Department location in Cameroon
Country Cameroon
ProvinceNorth Province
CapitalGaroua
Area
  Total5,256 sq mi (13,614 km2)
Population
 (2005)
  Total851 955
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
Benoue huts
Benoue view from drone
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References

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