Upper Bayang Nyangiland | |
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Coordinates: 5°46′11″N8°59′11″E / 5.7697°N 8.9864°E | |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | South West |
Department | Manyu |
District Capital | Tinto |
Area | |
• Total | 470 sq mi (1,217 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 27,485 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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At the 2005 census, Upper Bayang had a population of 27,485.
The borough includes the following localities:
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