Djohong

Djohong
Doumba
Commune and town
Country  Cameroon
Department Mbere Subdivision Meiganga
Elevation 4,170 ft (1,271 m)
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)

Djohong is a town and commune in Cameroon.

The village of Djohong dates back to colonial times. Originally it was located in the valley just NE of current Djohong and was named “Dzong.”

Population

Gbaya and Fulbe are the dominate ethnicities in the town with smaller representations of Mbororo, Pana, Tupuri, Bassa, and Bamilike. This area of the Adamawa is considered the epicenter of Gbaya population in Cameroon.

Le Parc National de la Vallee de Mbere or Mbere Valley National Park

The Mbere Valley National Park is a protected nature zone consisting of 77000Ha. The biodiversity in the area is one of the main reasons why the Cameroonian government decided to protect the valley.

Proximity

Djohong is located 160km from the provincial capital of Ngaoundere and 90km from Meiganga. Ngaoui is the nearest large town located 45km to SE.

Refugee Population

The area surrounding Djohong has a significant refugee population from the Central African Republic.

See also

Djohong is located 160km from the provincial capital of Ngaoundere and 90km from Meiganga. Ngaoui is the nearest large town located 45km to SE.

References

Coordinates: 6°50′N 14°42′E / 6.833°N 14.700°E / 6.833; 14.700

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