Bafia
Bafia (ⓘ) is a Cameroonian town and commune in the Centre Province region. It is the capital of the Mbam-et-Inoubou department. It lies 120 km (75 mi) north of the country's capital Yaoundé. Bafia has approximately 55,700 inhabitants, making it the third largest city in the province after Yaoundé and Mbalmayo. Most citizens belong to either the Bafia people or the Yambassa people. It is the see of the eponymous diocese.
Bafia | |
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Bafia artisan | |
Bafia Location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 4°45′N 11°13′E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Province | Centre Province |
| Department | Mbam-et-Inoubou |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 54,754 |
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