Bangangté | |
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Location in Cameroon | |
Coordinates: 5°15′N 10°50′E / 5.250°N 10.833°E | |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | West Region |
Division | Ndé |
Elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 29,584 |
Bangangté is a town and commune in Cameroon. It is the capital of the Ndé division of West Region. The town is primarily inhabited by the people of the Bamileke (Bamiléké) tribe.
It is home to the Université des Montagnes,a small private university focusing on health and technology programs.
Bus agencies to and from main cities in Cameroon such as Bafoussam, Douala and Yaoundé have buses that leave several times per day.
There are two main markets in Bangangté: Marché A and B. Marché A is located in the center of the town and is open seven days a week and sells a variety of fresh produce, clothing, basic hardware supplies and electronics.
Marché B is located in a neighborhood south of the town center and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays. It generally has the same types of goods as Marché A, but many more vendors so prices may be lower.
Coordinates: 5°15′N 10°50′E / 5.250°N 10.833°E