Bénoué is a department of North Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 13,614 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 1,781,955.[1] The capital of the department lies at Garoua.
Bénoué | |
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![]() Drone view of Bénoué | |
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Province | North Province |
Capital | Garoua |
Area | |
• Total | 5,256 sq mi (13,614 km2) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 1,781 955
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Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Subdivisions
editThe department is divided administratively into 11 communes and in turn into villages.
Communes
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View of Bénoué huts from drone
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Bénoué view from drone
See also
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