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 | |
| Coordinates: 6°20′N 10°30′E / 6.333°N 10.500°E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Capital | Bamenda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,300 km2 (6,700 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 1,968,578 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
The Kilum-Ijim Forest, Menchum Falls, and Lake Oku are in the region.
There are 7 departments:
- Boyo
- Bui
- Donga-Mantung
- Menchum
- Mezam
- Momo
- Ngo-Ketunjia (Ngoketunjia)