North

North is an administrative region in northern Cameroon comprising four departments with Garoua as its capital. The territory features savannas and forested areas crossed by rivers that support both agriculture and local communities.

The territory emerged from the division of northern provinces in 1983 and gained its current regional status through a presidential decree in 2008. These administrative changes shaped how the area is governed and organized today.

Different ethnic communities shape daily life through their languages, crafts, and local celebrations that mark the rhythm of the region. Walking through markets and villages, you experience this diversity in how people work together and gather for festivals.

The dry season offers the best conditions for travel when roads are passable and journeys are easier to plan. Visitors should prepare for longer distances, as the region is vast, though road networks connect to major urban centers.

Benoué National Park lies within the region and shelters elephants, lions, and other savanna wildlife in their natural habitat. This protected area draws nature watchers interested in experiencing Cameroon's animal life.

Location: Cameroon

Inception: 1983

Capital city: Garoua

Elevation above the sea: 283 m

Shares border with: Far North, Adamawa

GPS coordinates: 9.32056,13.39556

Latest update: December 22, 2025 15:10