Babongo, Adamawa
Babongo | |
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  Babongo Location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 6°49′N 14°11′E / 6.81°N 14.18°E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Region | Adamawa |
| Department | Mbéré |
| Elevation | 1,129 m (3,704 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 360 |
Babongo is a linear settlement in Mbéré, Adamawa Region, Cameroon.[1][2] It is located on the N1 (Meiganga-Ngaoundéré) road, between the villages of Garga and Manbaka, about an hour and forty minutes' drive from Ngaoundéré.
Geography and climate[edit]
The village is located on a flat plain at an altitude of 1129 metres above sea level. The soil is mostly orange in colour, with black areas and very few rocks. The vegetation is a mixture of savannah, thickets and a denser forest The climate is temperate. The first rains occur in mid-April and they end in mid-September.
History[edit]
The village of Babongo developed from an intersection which linked Belel to Meiganga by an unpathed road without passing through Ngaoundéré. It has expanded as a result of the proximity of high tension power pylons and posts for a fibre-optic cable, which have enabled the village to be electrified and encouraged the formerly nomadic population to adopt sedentarism.
Administration and politics[edit]
Babongo is administered by a traditional chief of the second degree. The CPDM, NUDP, and other political parties are active in the village.[3]
Demographics[edit]
The population of Babongo exceeded 350 inhabitants in 2015, settled in an area of more than 2 km.2 There is a primary school with four classrooms in three levels (Sil-CP; CE1-CE2; CM1-CM2). Further education has to be undertaken at the village of Garga, which has a secondary school. There is also a district office for health, well-digging, and drinking water.
The inhabitants of Babongo are Muslim and Christian. The mosque is located next to the chief's house and there is a small chapel for the Christians.
The main ethnic groups in the village are Fulani, Mbéré, Mbum, and Gbaya. They practice both agriculture and pastoralism.
Economy and transport[edit]
The local economy is based on the sale of livestock, agriculture and the informal economy. Transport is mostly by motorcycle, private car, or hitchhiking with cars travelling along the Meiganga-Ngaoundéré road.
References[edit]
- ^ "Africexplorer - Liste des villages du département MBERE au Cameroun". africexplorer.com (in French).[permanent dead link]
- ^ Yannick Yemga (27 December 2010). "Cameroun: Deux tchadiens abattus par les coupeurs de route". journaldutchad.com (in French). Archived from the original on 2016-08-11. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ "Site Web Officiel du RDPC". www.rdpcpdm.cm. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
