West Region (Cameroon)

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

Location of West Region within Cameroon
Coordinates: == West Region (Cameroon) Media == Market day on the carrefour (highway) of Bangou Territories of West Province ethnic groups Les Chutes de Tchélépi, Bamougong Bamum artisan at work in Foumban Divisions of West Cameroon Ibrahim Njoya ordered the construction of the Bamum sultan's palace at Foumban. Le lac Baleng situé dans la chefferie Baleng; à l'Ouest du Cameroun Pont sur le fleuve Nkam à Bafang dans la région de l'Ouest du Cameroun 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	138.323/km2 (358.256/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