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Bamenda

Africa

Bamenda, also known as Abakwa and Mankon Town, is a city in northwestern Cameroon and the capital of the Northwest Region, with a population of about 600,000. It lies about 366 kilometers northwest of the national capital, Yaounde, and is known for its cool climate and hilly, scenic setting.

Facts
Population
348,766 1
Population Estimate Year
2012 1
Population Estimate Year
2012 1
Elevation (m)
1614 1
Elevation (m)
1614 1
Latitude
5.961389 degrees north 1
Latitude
5.961389 degrees north 1
Longitude
10.151667 degrees east 1
Longitude
10.151667 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Bamenda (Wikidata)
  • P1082 (population)
    population 348,766 (2012)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 5.961389, longitude 10.151667
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 1614 m
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 348766 (2012)
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