Banyo
CameroonCM
Place in Adamawa Province, Cameroon
Banyo is a town and commune in Adamawa Province, Cameroon. It is located at around 6.78°N 11.82°E, and is predominantly Muslim. Though a government prefect serves in the town, the lamido still holds great sway among the population. The current lamido, S. E. Mohaman Gabdo Yahya, has written his own history (2009). The geographer Jean Hurault has published on the demography of the area, and summarized some of the history in his 1955 work. In the nineteenth century, Banyo separated from Koncha and Tibati.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 40,798
- Coordinates
- 6.750, 11.817
- Timezone
- Africa/Douala
- Elevation
- 1276 m
Overview of Banyo
Travellers heading to Cameroon will find Banyo, a small town. Around 40,798 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,276 metres.
Things to do in Banyo
Nature in Banyo
(1)The nature shortlist for Banyo: Geological Formations. Everything listed here comes from what Banyo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Banyo are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Cameroon. Time zone: Africa/Douala.
Similar destinations
Places near Banyo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Banyo known for?
- Banyo, in Cameroon, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 40,798 residents.
- What can you do in Banyo?
- Recorded activities in Banyo include Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Banyo located?
- Banyo is located in Cameroon. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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