Bandjoun
Commune in West Region, Cameroon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bandjoun (La 'Djo in local language) is a town and commune in the Koung-Khi Department in the West Region of Cameroon. Bandjoun is also the capital of the Koung-Khi department, and one of the largest traditional chefferie (chiefdom) in Bamiléké country. The chief dwells in Hialah, and has many wives.
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Bandjoun | |
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Commune | |
Location in Cameroon | |
Coordinates: 5°21′N 10°24′E | |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | West Region |
Department | Koung-Khi |
Foundation | 1570 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fotso Victor (Fo Niapjouong)[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 106 sq mi (274 km2) |
Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 6,872 |
Time zone | UTC1 (Africa/Douala) |
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Its inhabitants speak Ghomala' or Bandjoun which is one of the Bamiléké family of languages.