Bénoué | |
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Department | |
Department location in Cameroon |
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Country | Cameroon |
Province | North Province |
Capital | Garoua |
Area | |
• Total | 5,256 sq mi (13,614 km2) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 568,793 |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Bénoué is a department of North Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 13,614 km² and as of 2001 had a total population of 568,793. The capital of the department lies at Garoua.
The department is divided administratively into 11 communes and in turn into villages.