Cameroon’s Regions
The Centre
The Coast
The Central Region, located in the country’s centre is mountainous and suitable for hiking camping or picnics. The climate is humid with abundant vegetation and bordering the Adamawa region.
Capital: Yaoundé
Area: 69.000 km²
Departments
Haute-Sanaga (Nanga Eboko)
Lekié (Monatele)
Mbam et Inoubou (Bafia)
Mbam et Kim (Ntui)
Méfou et Afamba (Mfou)
Mfoundi (Yaoundé)
Nyong et Kelle (Eseka)
Nyong et Mfoumou (Akonolinga)
Nyong et So’o (Mbalmayo)
The coast is located in the southwest part of the country. This is the area of the Sawa people (the people of the water). There are beautiful sandy beaches on the Atlantic. The cities on the coast have colonial architecture and monuments. The beautiful Mountains Manengouba two hours away and the Ekom-Mkam waterfall is also in this coastal region and both are must see.
Capital: Douala
Area: 20.248 Km²
Departments
Moungo (Nkongsamba)
Nkam (Yabassi)
Sanaga –Maritime (Édea)
Wouri (Douala)
The Southern Region
The Southwest region
The Southern Region, located in the southwest corner of the country, borders the Atlantic Ocean. The beautiful beaches here have fine golden. The colonial architecture and r and monuments mark the history of colonization. You can enjoy the splendour of the natural forests and spectacular waterfalls.
Capital: Ebolowa
Area: 47.110 Km²
Departments
Dja-et-Lobo (Sangmélima)
Mvilla (Ebolowa)
Océan (Kribi)
Vallée-du-Ntem (Ambam)
The Southwest region is one of the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon. It is characterized by rich green vegetation, heavy rainfall and abundant agriculture. The area is rich in tourist attractions, you can admire the colonial buildings and monuments, beautiful botanical gardens, national parks and beautiful beaches.
Capital: Buea
Area: 25.410 Km²
Departments
Fako (Limbé)
Koupé – Manengouba (Bangem)
Lebialem (Menji)
Manyu (Mamfé)
Meme (Kumba)
Ndian (Mudemba)
The Northwest Region
The Western Region
Located at (alt. 1550 m) above the sea, the Northwest Region is one of the two English-speaking regions of the country. The region is dominated by high plateaus, plains and mountain ranges. The terrain is covered with grassy vegetation and the plains are surrounded by mountainous massifs. The deep valleys shelter streams fall and crater lakes. This wonderful landscape offers a captivating spectacle.
Capital: Bamenda
Area: 17.300 Km²
Departments
Boyo (Fundong)
Bui (Kumbo)
Donga-Mantung (Nkambé)
Menchum (Wum)
Mezam (Bamenda)
Momo(Mbengwi)
Ngo-Ketunjia (Ndop)
Wonderfully endowed by nature, the western region is the cradle of the Bamiléké people. This region is characterized by its rich crafts and traversed by beautiful rivers interspersed with waterfalls. It presents a series of mountains arising from ancient volcanoes with a moderate climate and an average annual temperature around 20 ° C.
Capital: Bafoussam
Area: 13.892 Km²
Departments
Bamboutos (Mbouda)
Haut-Mkam (Bafang)
Hauts Plateaux (Baham)
Koung –Khi (Bandjoun)
Menoua (Dschang)
Mifi (Bafoussam)
Ndé (Bangangté)
Noun (Foumban)
The Northern Region
Far North Region
The northern region is composed of several ethnocultural communities, which practice for living agriculture and livestock. With its 3 national parks, it is the zone of concentration of the most representative specimens of the Cameroonian fauna. There are also photo safari, hunting sport and sport fishing.pêche sportive.
Capital: Garoua
Area: 66.090 km²
Departments
Bénoué (Garoua)
Faro (Poli)
Mayo Louti (Guider)
Mayo Rey (Tcholliré
The Far North Region, as the name suggests, is the northernmost region of Cameroon and is arguably the most beautiful region of Cameroon. Rhumsiki is a veritable Mecca of Cameroonian tourism. The culturally diverse region with more than 50 ethnic groups who have preserved their ethnic culture.
Capital: Maroua
Area: 34.263 Km²
Departments
Diamaré (Maroua)
Logone et Chari (Kousseri)
Mayo-Danay (Yagoua)
Mayo-Kani (Kaélé)
Mayo-Sava(Mora)
Mayo-Tsanaga (Mora)
The Eastern Region
The Adamawa Region
The Eastern Region also called “Sun Rising Region” in one of the largest regions of Cameroon. It is partly inhabited by pygmies who are the original inhabitants of the region. The area is dominated by large trees, there are almost 1,500 plant species and more than 500 animal species. The region has many attractions as well as ecotourism, hunting, photo safaris and much more.
Capital: Bertoua
Area: 109.011 Km²
Departments
Boumba-et-Ngoko (Yokadouma)
Haut-Nyong (Abong-Mbang)
Kadey (Batouri)
Lom et Djérem (Bertoua)
The Adamawa region is a mountainous border area between the southern forests and savannahs of northern Cameroon. The equatorial Sahelian climate favours agriculture. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main activities of the population. Although very large, the Adamawa region is one of the least populated parts of the country.
Capital: Ngaoundéré
Area: 64.000km²
Departments
Djerem (Tibati)
Faro et Deo (Tignere)
Mayo Banyo (Banyo)
Mbere (Meiganga)
Vina (Ngaoundere)
The Centre
The Central Region, located in the country’s centre is mountainous and suitable for hiking camping or picnics. The climate is humid with abundant vegetation and bordering the Adamawa region. de papillons.
Capital: Yaoundé
Area: 69.000 km²
Departments
Haute-Sanaga (Nanga Eboko)
Lekié (Monatele)
Mbam et Inoubou (Bafia)
Mbam et Kim (Ntui)
Méfou et Afamba (Mfou)
Mfoundi (Yaoundé)
Nyong et Kelle (Eseka)
Nyong et Mfoumou (Akonolinga)
Nyong et So’o (Mbalmayo)
The Coast
The coast is located in the southwest part of the country. This is the area of the Sawa people (the people of the water). There are beautiful sandy beaches on the Atlantic. The cities on the coast have colonial architecture and monuments. The beautiful Mountains Manengouba two hours away and the Ekom-Mkam waterfall is also in this coastal region and both are must see.
Capital: Douala
Area: 20.248 Km²
Departments
Moungo (Nkongsamba)
Nkam (Yabassi)
Sanaga –Maritime (Édea)
Wouri (Douala)
The Southern Region
The Southern Region, located in the southwest corner of the country, borders the Atlantic Ocean. The beautiful beaches here have fine golden. The colonial architecture and r and monuments mark the history of colonization. You can enjoy the splendour of the natural forests and spectacular waterfalls.
Capital: Ebolowa
Area: 47.110 Km²
Departments
Dja-et-Lobo (Sangmélima)
Mvilla (Ebolowa)
Océan (Kribi)
Vallée-du-Ntem (Ambam)
The Southwest region
The Southwest region is one of the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon. It is characterized by rich green vegetation, heavy rainfall and abundant agriculture. The area is rich in tourist attractions, you can admire the colonial buildings and monuments, beautiful botanical gardens, national parks and beautiful beaches.
Capital: Buea
Area: 25.410 Km²
Departments
Fako (Limbé)
Koupé – Manengouba (Bangem)
Lebialem (Menji)
Manyu (Mamfé)
Meme (Kumba)
Ndian (Mudemba)
The Northwest Region
Located at (alt. 1550 m) above the sea, the Northwest Region is one of the two English-speaking regions of the country. The region is dominated by high plateaus, plains and mountain ranges. The terrain is covered with grassy vegetation and the plains are surrounded by mountainous massifs. The deep valleys shelter streams fall and crater lakes. This wonderful landscape offers a captivating spectacle.
Capital: Bamenda
Area: 17.300 Km²
Departments
Boyo (Fundong)
Bui (Kumbo)
Donga-Mantung (Nkambé)
Menchum (Wum)
Mezam (Bamenda)
Momo(Mbengwi)
Ngo-Ketunjia (Ndop)
The Western Region
Wonderfully endowed by nature, the western region is the cradle of the Bamiléké people. This region is characterized by its rich crafts and traversed by beautiful rivers interspersed with waterfalls. It presents a series of mountains arising from ancient volcanoes with a moderate climate and an average annual temperature around 20 ° C.
Capital: Bafoussam
Area: 13.892 Km²
Departments
Bamboutos (Mbouda)
Haut-Mkam (Bafang)
Hauts Plateaux (Baham)
Koung –Khi (Bandjoun)
Menoua (Dschang)
Mifi (Bafoussam)
Ndé (Bangangté)
Noun (Foumban)
The Northern Region
The northern region is composed of several ethnocultural communities, which practice for living agriculture and livestock. With its 3 national parks, it is the zone of concentration of the most representative specimens of the Cameroonian fauna. There are also photo safari, hunting sport and sport fishing.pêche sportive.
Capital: Garoua
Area: 66.090 km²
Departments
Bénoué (Garoua)
Faro (Poli)
Mayo Louti (Guider)
Mayo Rey (Tcholliré
Far North Region
The Far North Region, as the name suggests, is the northernmost region of Cameroon and is arguably the most beautiful region of Cameroon. Rhumsiki is a veritable Mecca of Cameroonian tourism. The culturally diverse region with more than 50 ethnic groups who have preserved their ethnic culture.
Capital: Maroua
Area: 34.263 Km²
Departments
Diamaré (Maroua)
Logone et Chari (Kousseri)
Mayo-Danay (Yagoua)
Mayo-Kani (Kaélé)
Mayo-Sava(Mora)
Mayo-Tsanaga (Mora)
The Eastern Region
The Eastern Region also called “Sun Rising Region” in one of the largest regions of Cameroon. It is partly inhabited by pygmies who are the original inhabitants of the region. The area is dominated by large trees, there are almost 1,500 plant species and more than 500 animal species. The region has many attractions as well as ecotourism, hunting, photo safaris and much more.
Capital: Bertoua
Area: 109.011 Km²
Departments
Boumba-et-Ngoko (Yokadouma)
Haut-Nyong (Abong-Mbang)
Kadey (Batouri)
Lom et Djérem (Bertoua)
The Adamawa Region
The Adamawa region is a mountainous border area between the southern forests and savannahs of northern Cameroon. The equatorial Sahelian climate favours agriculture. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main activities of the population. Although very large, the Adamawa region is one of the least populated parts of the country.
Capital: Ngaoundéré
Area: 64.000km²
Departments
Djerem (Tibati)
Faro et Deo (Tignere)
Mayo Banyo (Banyo)
Mbere (Meiganga)
Vina (Ngaoundere)
