Adamawa Region

region of Cameroon

The Adamawa Region is a region of Cameroon. The capital city is Ngaoundéré.

Adamawa
Location of Adamawa within Cameroon
Location of Adamawa within Cameroon
Coordinates: 7°20′N 13°30′E / 7.333°N 13.500°E / 7.333; 13.500
CountryCameroon
CapitalNgaoundéré
Area
 • Total63,701 km2 (24,595 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)[1]
 • Total1,200,970
 • Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)

The Gotel and Mambila Mountains are at the border with Nigeria. Rivers include the Faro River, Mbéré River, and Lom River.

The Adamawa has two national reserves. The first of these is the Parc National du Mbam et Djérem. It protects 4165 km² in both the Adamawa and East Regions. The park is notable for having both large tracts of savanna and forest. In addition, a small portion of the Parc National de Boumba Ndjida extends into the territory from the North Region.

Government change

 
Departments of Adamawa

Adamawa has five departments:

References change

  1. "Cameroun • Fiche pays • PopulationData.net".