Bénoué is a department of North Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 13,614 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 1,781,955.[1] The capital of the department lies at Garoua.

Bénoué
Drone view of Bénoué
Drone view of Bénoué
Department location in Cameroon
Department location in Cameroon
Country Cameroon
ProvinceNorth Province
CapitalGaroua
Area
 • Total5,256 sq mi (13,614 km2)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,781 955
Benoue National park antelope
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Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Traversée de la Benoué à pirogue

Subdivisions

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The department is divided administratively into 11 communes and in turn into villages.

Communes

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Population and Housing Census of Cameroon, 2015 - Cameroon Data Portal".