Noun

Noun is an administrative department in the West Region of Cameroon and comprises several communes spread across varying terrain and settlement patterns. The main urban centers are distributed throughout this area and serve as local administrative hubs for their respective populations.

The Noun department was restructured through Cameroon's administrative reforms of 2008, which transformed the previous provincial system into a regional framework. This reorganization was part of the country's broader decentralization effort.

Nine communes within the Noun department, including Foumban and Foumbot, maintain their local administrative traditions through district heads and community leaders.

Visitors will find commune offices distributed throughout the area, handling local administrative matters and helpful for initial information. Accessibility to these centers varies depending on location and season due to different road conditions.

The Noun River flows through the department, supporting local fishing activities and contributing to the regional agricultural practices.

Location: West

Capital city: Foumban

Elevation above the sea: 1,007 m

GPS coordinates: 5.73222,10.88250

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54