Fako (department)
Division in Southwest Region, Cameroon
Fako | |
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Division | |
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Region | Southwest Region |
Capital | Limbé |
Area | |
• Total | 808 sq mi (2,093 km2) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 466,412 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Fako is a division in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The division covers an area of 2,093 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 466,412.[1] The capital of the department lies at Limbe.
Subdivisions
The division is divided administratively into 6 communes and in turn into sub-districts and villages. The Ambas Bay district is further divided into 3 sub-districts; Limbe I (Victoria), Limbe II (Botaland), Limbe III (Isubuland).
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Communes
- Dibombari
District | Capital | Area (km2)[2] |
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Buea | Buea Town | 534.2 |
Ambas Bay | Victoria | 250.76 |
Muyuka | Muyuka | 476.6 |
Tiko | Tiko Town | 468.7 |
West Coast | Idenau | 305.4 |
See also
References
- ^ "Departments of Cameroon". Statoids, obtained from Institut national de la statistique (Cameroun) - Annuaire statistique du Cameroun 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
- ^ "Departments of Cameroon". Statoids, obtained from Institut national de la statistique (Cameroun) - Annuaire statistique du Cameroun 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
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