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West Region
Location of West Region within Cameroon
Location of West Region within Cameroon
Country Cameroon
Capital Bafoussam
Area
 • Total 13,892 km2 (5,364 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 1,921,590
 • Density 138.323/km2 (358.256/sq mi)

The West Region is a part of Cameroon, a country in Africa. Its main city, or capital, is Bafoussam. This region is known for its beautiful mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. It's a place with a rich culture and many different groups of people living there.

Geography and Natural Features

The most important land feature in the West Region is the Bamboutos Mountains. These mountains are very tall and shape the landscape. Many rivers flow through the region, including the Noun River, Mbam River, and Nkam.

The region also has several lakes. Some of these are Bamendjing Reservoir, Lake Baleng, and the twin lakes of Foumbot. Waterfalls are also common, adding to the beauty of the area. You can find falls like the Balatchi, Metché, and Tsugning Falls.

Government and Divisions

The West Region is divided into smaller areas called departments. These departments help manage the region. There are 8 departments in total. Each department has its own local government.

Here are the 8 departments:

  • Bamboutos
  • Haut-Nkam
  • Hauts-Plateaux
  • Koung-Khi
  • Ménoua
  • Mifi
  • Ndé
  • Noun

Images for kids

  • West Province - Bamileke Dwelling

    Bamileke dwellings, such as this one in Bandjoun, are typically separated by fences.

  • West Province ethnic groups

    Territories of West Province ethnic groups

  • Bamun artisan

    Bamum artisan at work in Foumban

  • West Cameroon divisions

    Divisions of West Cameroon

  • Bamun sultan palace

    Ibrahim Njoya ordered the construction of the Bamum sultan's palace at Foumban.

  • Lac Baleng2

    Lake Baleng

  • Fleuve Nkam à partir de Bafang 01

    Nkam River

  • Monoun

    Lake Monoun

  • Fleuve Mbam'

    Mbam River

  • Chutes d'eau de Metchie

    Metche falls

  • Chute Bangoua30

    Bangoua Falls

  • AccessoiresOuest

    Mask

  • DanseurOuest2
  • PrestationOuest
  • PrestationOuest1
  • InstrumentisteOuest1

    Tam-Tam Player

  • PrestationOuest2
  • DanseurOuest
  • JoueursTamtamOuest

    Tam-tam group players

  • DanseurOuest3

    Bamileke cowbells

  • BalafonOuest3

    Balafon

  • BalafonOuest4

    Another balafon

  • TamtamNordOuest

    Tam-tam

  • JoueurSanzaOuest

    Sanza

  • JoueurSanzaOuest1

    Sanza

  • BalafonOuest2

    Balafon

  • BalafonOuest1

    Balafon

  • InstrumentOuest

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Región Occidental (Camerún) para niños

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