Menoua
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Menoua is a department
of West Province in Cameroon
. The department covers an area of 1,380 km² and as of 2001 had a total population of 372,244.The capital of the department lies at Dschang
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and in turn into villages.
Departments of Cameroon
The Provinces of Cameroon are divided into 58 divisions or departments . The divisions are further sub-divided into sub-divisions and districts...
of West Province in Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
. The department covers an area of 1,380 km² and as of 2001 had a total population of 372,244.The capital of the department lies at Dschang
Dschang
Dschang is a city located in the West Province of Cameroon, with an estimated population of 87,000 in 2001, growing dramatically from 21,705 recorded in 1981. The 2006 Population is estimated to be 200,000 inhabitants....
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Subdivisions
The department is divided administratively into 7 communesCommunes of Cameroon
The Communes of Cameroon are the third-level units of administration in Cameroon. The communes are organised by arrondissements of the Divisions of Cameroon of each province....
and in turn into villages.
Communes
- DschangDschangDschang is a city located in the West Province of Cameroon, with an estimated population of 87,000 in 2001, growing dramatically from 21,705 recorded in 1981. The 2006 Population is estimated to be 200,000 inhabitants....
(urban) - DschangDschangDschang is a city located in the West Province of Cameroon, with an estimated population of 87,000 in 2001, growing dramatically from 21,705 recorded in 1981. The 2006 Population is estimated to be 200,000 inhabitants....
(rural) - FokouéFokouéFokoué is a town and commune in Cameroon.Fokoue is also known as foo kweh meaning the king of strength in yehba.The whole commune is an ensemble of five villagesFokoue the village is under the reign of chief Henri Tchomba Tessa.-References:* * - Thèse de Donation Avele, Université Montesquieu...
- Fongo-TongoFongo-Tongo-References:* * - Thèse de Donation Avele, Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV * Charles Nanga, , Mémoire ENA....
- Nkong-ZemNkong-Zem-References:* * - Thèse de Donation Avele, Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV * Charles Nanga, , Mémoire ENA....
- Penka-MichelPenka-Michel-References:* * - Thèse de Donation Avele, Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV * Charles Nanga, , Mémoire ENA....
- SantchouSantchouSantchou is a town and commune in Cameroon.It is located in the Menoua division of the West region of Cameroon. It is home predominantly to the Mbo people; this is reflected in the name. Santchou in the local dialect is pronounced San-nzoh, meaning, father of elephants. It is located on a plain...