Northwest Region (Cameroon)

region of Cameroon

The Northwest Region is a region in Cameroon. The capital city is Bamenda.

Northwest Region
Location of the Northwest Region within Cameroon
Location of the Northwest Region within Cameroon
Coordinates: 6°20′N 10°30′E / 6.333°N 10.500°E / 6.333; 10.500
CountryCameroon
CapitalBamenda
Area
 • Total17,300 km2 (6,700 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total1,968,578
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)

The Kilum-Ijim Forest, Menchum Falls, and Lake Oku are in the region.

There are 7 departments: