West Region (Cameroon)

The West Region is a region in Cameroon. The capital city is Bafoussam.

West Region
Location of West Region within Cameroon
Coordinates: 5°30′N 10°30′E
Country	Cameroon
Capital	Bafoussam
Area
• Total	13,892 km2 (5,364 sq mi)
Population  (2015)
• Total	1,921,590
• Density	140/km2 (360/sq mi)

The Bamboutos Mountains are the West's primary land feature. Rivers include the Noun River, Mbam River, and Nkam. Lakes include Bamendjing Reservoir, Lake Baleng, and the twin lakes of Foumbot. Falls are common, such as the Balatchi, Metché, and Tsugning Falls.

Government

There are 8 departments:

• Bamboutos
• Haut-Nkam
• Hauts-Plateaux
• Koung-Khi
• Ménoua
• Mifi
• Ndé
• Noun