Upper Bayang

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Upper Bayang
Nyangiland
Coordinates: 5°46′11″N8°59′11″E / 5.7697°N 8.9864°E / 5.7697; 8.9864 Coordinates: 5°46′11″N8°59′11″E / 5.7697°N 8.9864°E / 5.7697; 8.9864
CountryFlag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Region South West
Department Manyu
District Capital Tinto
Area
  Total470 sq mi (1,217 km2)
Population
  Total27,485
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Upper Bayang (sometimes Banyang) is a district of Cameroon located in the Manyu department and the South West region. The district seat is located at Tinto (Tinto Council). [1] Home to the Banyangi people.

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At the 2005 census, Upper Bayang had a population of 27,485.

Administrative structure of the municipality

Upper Bayang Area OSM-Tinto.png
Upper Bayang Area

The borough includes the following localities:

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References

  1. "South-West, Cameroon".

Category:Communes of Southwest Region (Cameroon)