Muea

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Muea is a village in Buea Subdivision [1] of Fako Division [2] in the Southwest Region of Cameroon.

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Overview

Muea is a chiefdom in the Buea Council Area (Buea Subdivision). [3]

Notable institutions

Places

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References

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  2. "FAKO NEWS CENTRE". FAKO NEWS CENTRE. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  3. "FAKO NEWS CENTRE". FAKO NEWS CENTRE. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  4. "Fako North Presbytery".
  5. "Parishes - Buea Diocese". 10 September 2021.
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  7. "CMA MUEA". Information + Impact. 2016-05-07. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  8. "Fako News Centre".

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