Bertoua

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Bertoua
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Bertoua town center
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Bertoua
Location in Cameroon
Coordinates: 4°35′N13°41′E / 4.583°N 13.683°E / 4.583; 13.683
Country Flag of Cameroon.svg Cameroon
Region East Region
Founded1927
Area
 • Total
100 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation
717 m (2,352 ft)
Population
 (2005)census
 • Total
88,462
 • Density880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Climate Aw

Bertoua is the capital of the Eastern Region of Cameroon and of the Lom-et-Djerem Department. It has a population of 88,462 (at the 2005 Census), and is the traditional home of the Gbaya people. It is home to an airport and Mission Cameroon (in Polish: Misja Kamerun) of Polish Dominican Order.

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In 2014, the hospital in Bertoua became known for its work serving the medical needs of refugees from the Central African Republic crossing into Cameroon at border towns such as Gbiti. [1] [2]

Climate

Climate data for Bertoua (1981–2010)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30.1
(86.2)		31.7
(89.1)		31.6
(88.9)		30.6
(87.1)		29.8
(85.6)		28.3
(82.9)		27.2
(81.0)		27.4
(81.3)		28.3
(82.9)		28.9
(84.0)		29.6
(85.3)		29.3
(84.7)		29.4
(84.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)14.1
(57.4)		18.1
(64.6)		19.4
(66.9)		19.8
(67.6)		19.5
(67.1)		19.3
(66.7)		19.0
(66.2)		19.2
(66.6)		19.1
(66.4)		19.0
(66.2)		18.2
(64.8)		16.8
(62.2)		18.5
(65.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches)15.4
(0.61)		26.9
(1.06)		95.7
(3.77)		137.9
(5.43)		160.0
(6.30)		149.5
(5.89)		110.9
(4.37)		151.2
(5.95)		218.2
(8.59)		265.8
(10.46)		90.7
(3.57)		21.6
(0.85)		1,443.8
(56.85)
Source: World Meteorological Organization [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Schmitt, Celine (2014-06-06). "Central African Republic: Rapid Treatment Saves Seven-Year-Old CAR Refugee Chopped and Left for Dead (Page 1 of 2)". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  2. ↑ Schmitt, Celine (2014-05-23). "Growing numbers of young CAR refugees arrive in Cameroon with malnutrition". The Cameroon Daily Journal. Archived from the original on 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  3. ↑ "World Weather Information Service". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 18 August 2024.

4°35′N13°41′E / 4.583°N 13.683°E / 4.583; 13.683


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