Bandjoun

Bandjoun
Coordinates	5 ° 22 ′  N , 10 ° 25 ′  E Coordinates: 5 ° 22 ′  N , 10 ° 25 ′  E
Basic data
Country	Cameroon
region	Ouest
height	1530 m
surface	274 km²
Residents	6872 (2012)
density	25.1  Ew. / km²

Bandjoun is the capital of the Koung-Khi district in the Ouest region in western Cameroon . The national roads N4 and N5 meet in the municipality . The community is 10 kilometers south of Bafoussam .

Attractions

Bandjoun is the home of the Bamileke and the seat of a chief, the Fon . A traditional bamboo hut is located south of the town center. It is 17 meters high and has been constantly renewed over the centuries. It serves as the seat of the Fons. There are rich carvings on the outer facade.

sons and daughters of the town

• Adolphe Teikeu (* 1990), football player

Web links

The big hut

Commons : Bandjoun  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Pete- Bandjoun at cvuc.cm