Menchum
Menchum is a department of Northwest Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 4469 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 161,998.[1]The capital of the department lies at Wum. The Menchum River drains this area, flowing westward into Nigeria to join the Benue River.
Menchum | |
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 Department location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 6.6433°N 10.1397°E | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
| Province | Northwest Province |
| Capital | Wum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,725 sq mi (4,469 km2) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 161,998 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Subdivisions
The department is divided administratively into 5 communes and in turn into villages.
References
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