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⚫	'''Buea''' is the capital of the ] of ]. The city is located on the eastern slopes of ] and has a population of ~~300,~~000 ~~(at~~ ~~the~~ ~~2013~~ ~~Census)~~.<ref name="worldgazetteer" /> It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area~~. The self-declared state of ] claims the city as its capital~~.
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		⚫	'''Buea''' is the capital of the ] of ]. The city is located in ], on the eastern slopes of ], and has a population of about 800.000 inhabitants as of 2023.<ref name="worldgazetteer" /> It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area.

	==History==		==History==
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	Buea, originally "bue", was founded by a hunter who came from the Bomboko area. Coming from the Bomboko side of the mountain, he named the new-found land in amazement as "a Bue", meaning literally a "son of bué". A prominent King of the ] clashes with German troops during invasion.		Buea, originally "bue", was founded by a hunter who came from the Bomboko area. Coming from the Bomboko side of the mountain, he named the new-found land in amazement as "a Bue", meaning literally a "son of bué". A prominent King of the ] clashes with German troops during invasion.
	Resistance remain popular folklore; currently ruled by the Endeleys. ] growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole. Buea was the ] ] of ] ] from 1901 to 1919, the capital of the ] from 1949 until 1961 and the capital of West Cameroon until 1972, when ] abolished the Federation of ]. The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28 April until June 1909. Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the ] people. However, owing to its status as a university town and the regional capital, there are significant numbers of other ethnic groups.		Resistance remain popular folklore; currently ruled by the Endeleys. ] growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole. Buea was the ] ] of ] ] from 1901 to 1919, the capital of the ] from 1949 until 1961 and the capital of ] until 1972, when ] abolished the Federation of ]. The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28 April until June 1909. Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the ] people. However, owing to its status as a university town and the regional capital, there are significant numbers of other ethnic groups.
	]

	===Ambazonian secession===		===Ambazonian secession===
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	The Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and the main operational hub of the ] medical aid organisation are in Buea.		The Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and the main operational hub of the ] medical aid organisation are in Buea.

	Buea hosts an annex of the ], whose main location is ]. Next door to the annex is the ], which has been permanently closed since 2001.<ref>{{cite journal\|last=Nsah\|first=Solomon Kekeisen\|title=The Cameroon Press Photo Archive (CPPA) Buea in Crisis 1955-2016\|journal=Vestiges: Traces of Record\|volume=3\|issue=1\|pages=65–81\|date=June 2017\|~~ISSN~~=2058-1963\|url=http://www.vestiges-journal.info/index.php/Vestiges/article/view/15\|access-date=31 August 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831173701/http://vestiges-journal.info/index.php/Vestiges/article/view/15\|archive-date=31 August 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		Buea hosts an annex of the ], whose main location is ]. Next door to the annex is the ], which has been permanently closed since 2001.<ref>{{cite journal\|last=Nsah\|first=Solomon Kekeisen\|title=The Cameroon Press Photo Archive (CPPA) Buea in Crisis 1955-2016\|journal=Vestiges: Traces of Record\|volume=3\|issue=1\|pages=65–81\|date=June 2017\|issn=2058-1963\|url=http://www.vestiges-journal.info/index.php/Vestiges/article/view/15\|access-date=31 August 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831173701/http://vestiges-journal.info/index.php/Vestiges/article/view/15\|archive-date=31 August 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			== Economy ==
			The economy of Buea is heavily influenced by its status as a ]. Many young people come to the town to study at the ], and this has created a thriving environment for experimentation, innovation and risk-taking. As a result, the town has become a hotspot for startups, particularly in the technology sector.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Cameroon's high-tech hub \|language=en-GB \|work=BBC News \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-36054263 \|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=CAMEROON \|first=ORANGE \|title=Silicon Mountain Conference 2022 – Orange Cameroun reinforces its promise to the tech innovation industry \|url=https://www.businessincameroon.com/telecom/0211-12828-silicon-mountain-conference-2022-orange-cameroun-reinforces-its-promise-to-the-tech-innovation-industry \|access-date=2023-06-02 \|website=Business in Cameroon \|language=en-gb}}</ref>

			The University of Buea's influence has also attracted investors to the town, leading to the establishment of various tech incubators and hubs. For instance, LimbeLabs, which was founded around 2006–2008, was a precursor to ActivSpaces, one of the leading tech hubs in the country. ActivSpaces was launched in 2009 by Ebot Tabi, Bill Zimmerman, Valery Colong, Otto Akama, and Fua Tse. The hub currently has Rebecca Enonchong as Chairman.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Odunowo \|first=Olanrewaju \|date=2018-08-10 \|title=Cameroon's Silicon Mountain: Its History, Resilience and Future \|url=https://techcabal.com/2018/08/10/cameroons-silicon-mountain-its-history-resilience-and-future/ \|access-date=2023-06-02 \|website=TechCabal \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Buea's status as a technology hub has also had a positive impact on the town's tourism industry. Mount Cameroon is a popular attraction for tourists, and the town's proximity to the mountain has made it a preferred destination for visitors who want to explore the mountain and its surroundings.

			In addition, the town's small size makes it easy to meet and connect with people. It also has considerably light traffic congestion, which makes it easy to move around the town quickly. The proximity of Buea to Douala, which has the largest seaport and the international airport, has also made it an attractive location for businesses.

		⚫	== Transport ==
			Transportation to Buea is possible by land with the use of transport buses or private cars. Within Buea, the primary means of transportation are taxis. The closest airport is the ], however due to its lack of activity and proper infrastructure management, the ] (DLA), is the closest.

		⚫	Limbe was served by a {{RailGauge\|600mm\|lk=on}} gauge plantation railway to ], of the ].<ref>http://www.gouverneur-ebermaier.de/english/narrow_gauge_railways.htm{{dead link\|date=July 2017 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	About 300,000 people live in Buea (including the villages of Bokwaongo, Muea; Bomaka; Tole; Mile 16 (Bolifamba); ]; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; Great Soppo; Molyko; Small Soppo; Bwitingi; Mile 18 (Wonyamavio); Lower farms; Bokwai; ]; Sandpit, Wonyamongo, Bulu; Bokova and surrounding villages).		About 300,000 people live in Buea (including the villages of Bokwaongo, Muea; Bomaka; Tole; ] (Bolifamba); Mile 17; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; Great Soppo; Molyko; Small Soppo; Bwitingi; Mile 18 (Wonyamavio); Lower farms; Bokwai; ]; Sandpit, Wonyamongo, Bulu; Bokova and surrounding villages).

	===Climate===		===Climate===
	] in Buea]]		] in Buea]]
	Buea has a ]. Because of its location at the foot of ], the climate in Buea tends to be ], with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant ], which can last for weeks, are common during the rainy season as are damp ]s, rolling off the mountain into the town below.		Buea has a ] (Cfb) closely bordering on a ] (Af). Because of its location at the foot of ], the climate in Buea tends to be ], with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant ], which can last for weeks, are common during the rainy season as are damp ]s, rolling off the mountain into the town below.

			Buea is made-up of a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 80° high and 63° low, with the hottest month being February and the coldest August. It has an average monthly rainfall of 14.7 inches.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Buea Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Cameroon) - Weather Spark \|url=https://weatherspark.com/y/61816/Average-Weather-in-Buea-Cameroon-Year-Round \|access-date=2023-04-12 \|website=weatherspark.com \|language=en}}</ref>
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⚫	== Transport ==
⚫	Limbe was served by a {{RailGauge\|600mm\|lk=on}} gauge plantation railway to ], of the ].<ref>http://www.gouverneur-ebermaier.de/english/narrow_gauge_railways.htm{{dead link\|date=July 2017 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	File:Bismarck Fountain, Buea.jpg\|Bismarck Fountain		File:Bismarck Fountain, Buea.jpg\|] Fountain
	File:Reunification monument in Buea.jpg\|Buea Reunification Monument		File:Reunification monument in Buea.jpg\|Buea Reunification Monument
	File:Our Lady of Grace Grotto, Sasse-Buea.jpg\|Our Lady of Grace Gretto, Sasse-Buea		File:Our Lady of Grace Grotto, Sasse-Buea.jpg\|Our Lady of Grace Gretto, Sasse-Buea
	File:Mount Cameroon forest reserve Buea.jpg
	File:Old German Tombs, Buea.jpg\|Old German Tombs in Buea		File:Old German Tombs, Buea.jpg\|Old German Tombs in Buea
	File:Post office, Buea.jpg\|Old German Post Office		File:Post office, Buea.jpg\|Old German Post Office
	File:Motorable road and beautiful lanscape of Mt Cameroon national park.jpg\|Mount Cameroon
	File:Holy Spirit Fountain.jpg\|Holy Spirit Fountain, Sasse-Buea		File:Holy Spirit Fountain.jpg\|Holy Spirit Fountain, Sasse-Buea
	File:Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea.jpg\|Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea		File:Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea.jpg\|Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea
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	== Notable people ==		== Notable people ==
			* ] (born 1926, died 2011), Professor of Surgery, Minister of Public Health
	* ]
	* ] (born ~~1986~~), ~~singer~~		* Martin Zachary Njeuma (born 1940, died 2010), historian
			* ] (born 1941, died 2023), historian
			* ] (born 1943), professor of Genetics and Embryology, politician
			* Marie Etengeneng Kwamu-Nana Abunaw (born 1953, died 2024), first female Administrator General of Prisons in Cameroon
			* ] (born 1967), fell runner
			* ] (born 1982), professional footballer
			* ] (born 1989), singer
			* ] (born 1992), actress
			* ] (born 1993), professional footballer
			* ] (born 1994), actress, model and social worker
			* ] (born 1994), professional footballer
			* ] (born 1999), professional boxer
			* ], chief of Bwasa village.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Latest revision as of 11:04, 16 December 2024

Capital of Southwest Region, Cameroon

Town and commune in Southwest Region, Cameroon

Buea
Town and commune
Buea from the foot of Mount Cameroon
Buea
Coordinates: 4°10′0″N 9°14′0″E / 4.16667°N 9.23333°E / 4.16667; 9.23333
Country	Cameroon
Region	Southwest Region
Division	Fako
Elevation	870 m (2,850 ft)
Population
• Total	about 300,000
Climate	Cfb

Buea is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The city is located in Fako Division, on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon, and has a population of about 800.000 inhabitants as of 2023. It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area.

History

Buea, originally "bue", was founded by a hunter who came from the Bomboko area. Coming from the Bomboko side of the mountain, he named the new-found land in amazement as "a Bue", meaning literally a "son of bué". A prominent King of the tikar clashes with German troops during invasion. Resistance remain popular folklore; currently ruled by the Endeleys. Tea growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole. Buea was the colonial capital of German Kamerun from 1901 to 1919, the capital of the Southern Cameroons from 1949 until 1961 and the capital of West Cameroon until 1972, when Ahmadou Ahidjo abolished the Federation of Cameroon. The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28 April until June 1909. Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the Bakweri people. However, owing to its status as a university town and the regional capital, there are significant numbers of other ethnic groups.

Ambazonian secession

In September 2017, the Federal Republic of Ambazonia declared its independence from Cameroon, with Buea as its claimed capital. In late-June 2018, the Ambazonia Defence Forces began approaching Buea, and on 29 June they invaded the Mile 16 neighborhood. On 1 July, separatists invaded the Muea neighborhood and battled Cameroonian troops.

Notable institutions

Buea hosts the University of Buea, Cameroon's first anglophone university. It is the site of several other higher institutes of learning, including St Francis Schools of Nursing and Midwifery presently known as Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) and one of Cameroon's three Catholic universities.

A handful of colonial era buildings are surviving, notably the palatial former residence of the German governor Jesko von Puttkamer. Other German colonial buildings are still standing, but some of them suffer from lack of maintenance and old age.

The Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and the main operational hub of the Naigahelp medical aid organisation are in Buea.

Buea hosts an annex of the National Archives of Cameroon, whose main location is Yaoundé. Next door to the annex is the Cameroon Press Photo Archive, which has been permanently closed since 2001.

Economy

The economy of Buea is heavily influenced by its status as a technology hub. Many young people come to the town to study at the University of Buea, and this has created a thriving environment for experimentation, innovation and risk-taking. As a result, the town has become a hotspot for startups, particularly in the technology sector.

The University of Buea's influence has also attracted investors to the town, leading to the establishment of various tech incubators and hubs. For instance, LimbeLabs, which was founded around 2006–2008, was a precursor to ActivSpaces, one of the leading tech hubs in the country. ActivSpaces was launched in 2009 by Ebot Tabi, Bill Zimmerman, Valery Colong, Otto Akama, and Fua Tse. The hub currently has Rebecca Enonchong as Chairman.

Buea's status as a technology hub has also had a positive impact on the town's tourism industry. Mount Cameroon is a popular attraction for tourists, and the town's proximity to the mountain has made it a preferred destination for visitors who want to explore the mountain and its surroundings.

In addition, the town's small size makes it easy to meet and connect with people. It also has considerably light traffic congestion, which makes it easy to move around the town quickly. The proximity of Buea to Douala, which has the largest seaport and the international airport, has also made it an attractive location for businesses.

Transport

Transportation to Buea is possible by land with the use of transport buses or private cars. Within Buea, the primary means of transportation are taxis. The closest airport is the Tiko Airport, however due to its lack of activity and proper infrastructure management, the Douala International Airport (DLA), is the closest.

Limbe was served by a 600 mm (1 ft 11+5⁄8 in) gauge plantation railway to Limbe, of the West African Planting Society Victoria.

Geography

About 300,000 people live in Buea (including the villages of Bokwaongo, Muea; Bomaka; Tole; Mile 16 (Bolifamba); Mile 17; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; Great Soppo; Molyko; Small Soppo; Bwitingi; Mile 18 (Wonyamavio); Lower farms; Bokwai; Bonduma; Sandpit, Wonyamongo, Bulu; Bokova and surrounding villages).

Climate

Buea has a subtropical highland climate (Cfb) closely bordering on a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Because of its location at the foot of Mount Fako, the climate in Buea tends to be humid, with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant drizzle, which can last for weeks, are common during the rainy season as are damp fogs, rolling off the mountain into the town below.

Buea is made-up of a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 80° high and 63° low, with the hottest month being February and the coldest August. It has an average monthly rainfall of 14.7 inches.

Climate data for Buea
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	21.6 (70.9)	22.1 (71.8)	22.1 (71.8)	21.9 (71.4)	21.3 (70.3)	19.7 (67.5)	18.8 (65.8)	18.6 (65.5)	19.4 (66.9)	20.2 (68.4)	21.0 (69.8)	21.2 (70.2)	20.7 (69.2)
Daily mean °C (°F)	18.3 (64.9)	18.9 (66.0)	19.0 (66.2)	19.0 (66.2)	18.6 (65.5)	17.4 (63.3)	16.6 (61.9)	16.5 (61.7)	17.0 (62.6)	17.7 (63.9)	18.2 (64.8)	18.2 (64.8)	18.0 (64.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	16.2 (61.2)	16.8 (62.2)	17.2 (63.0)	17.3 (63.1)	17.1 (62.8)	16.1 (61.0)	15.4 (59.7)	15.3 (59.5)	15.7 (60.3)	16.2 (61.2)	16.6 (61.9)	16.3 (61.3)	16.3 (61.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	80 (3.1)	114 (4.5)	235 (9.3)	292 (11.5)	339 (13.3)	417 (16.4)	561 (22.1)	570 (22.4)	504 (19.8)	459 (18.1)	248 (9.8)	101 (4.0)	3,920 (154.3)
Source: Climate-Data.org

Gallery

Bismarck Fountain
Buea Reunification Monument
Our Lady of Grace Gretto, Sasse-Buea
Old German Tombs in Buea
Old German Post Office
Holy Spirit Fountain, Sasse-Buea
Holy Family Chapel, Sasse-Buea

Notable people

Victor Anomah Ngu (born 1926, died 2011), Professor of Surgery, Minister of Public Health
Martin Zachary Njeuma (born 1940, died 2010), historian
Kurt Raaflaub (born 1941, died 2023), historian
Dorothy L. Njeuma (born 1943), professor of Genetics and Embryology, politician
Marie Etengeneng Kwamu-Nana Abunaw (born 1953, died 2024), first female Administrator General of Prisons in Cameroon
Sarah Etonge (born 1967), fell runner
Julius Akosah (born 1982), professional footballer
Daphne (born 1989), singer
Onyama Laura (born 1992), actress
Clinton N'Jie (born 1993), professional footballer
Nsang Dilong (born 1994), actress, model and social worker
Robert Ndip Tambe (born 1994), professional footballer
Nelvie Tiafack (born 1999), professional boxer
Ewome Eko John, chief of Bwasa village.

References

^ Helders, Stefan. "Buéa". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2008.
ADC Lands Ground Troops in Southern Cameroons, Declares War on LRC, Cameroon Journal, 10 September 2017. Accessed 19 April 2018.
Panic grips Buea as soldiers battle separatists, Journal du Cameroun, 29 June 2018. Accessed 29 June 2018.
Muea in lockdown as soldiers battle separatists, Journal du Cameroun, 1 July 2018. Accessed 2 July 2018.
Nsah, Solomon Kekeisen (June 2017). "The Cameroon Press Photo Archive (CPPA) Buea in Crisis 1955-2016". Vestiges: Traces of Record. 3 (1): 65–81. ISSN 2058-1963. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
"Cameroon's high-tech hub". BBC News. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
CAMEROON, ORANGE. "Silicon Mountain Conference 2022 – Orange Cameroun reinforces its promise to the tech innovation industry". Business in Cameroon. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
Odunowo, Olanrewaju (10 August 2018). "Cameroon's Silicon Mountain: Its History, Resilience and Future". TechCabal. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
http://www.gouverneur-ebermaier.de/english/narrow_gauge_railways.htm
"Buea Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Cameroon) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
"Climate Buea". Climate Data. 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.

External links

Mount Cameroon Inter-communal Ecotourism Board - formerly known as Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation, abbreviated as Mount CEO

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Bafoussam, West Region Bamenda, North-West Bertoua, East Buea, South-West Douala, Littoral Ebolowa, South Garoua, North Maroua, Far North Ngaoundéré, Adamawa Yaoundé, Centre

v t e Communes of Southwest Region, Cameroon
Fako	Buea Limbe bé I Limbe bé II Limbe bé III Muyuka Tiko West Coast
Koupé-Manengouba	Bangem Tombel Nguti
Lebialem	Alou Menji Wabane
Manyu	Akwaya Eyumojock Upper Bayang Mamfe Central
Meme	Konye Kumba I Kumba II Kumba III Mbonge
Ndian	Bamusso Dikome-Balue Ekondo-Titi Idabato Isanguele Kombo-Abedimo Kombo-Itindi Mundemba Toko

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