Nguti
Nguti | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
  Nguti | |
| Coordinates: 5°19′N 9°25′E / 5.317°N 9.417°E / 5.317; 9.417 | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
| Region | South-West |
| Department | Kupe-Manenguba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,444 km2 (558 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,289 m (4,229 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 27,151 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Nguti is a town and commune in Cameroon.[1] The town covers an area of 1.851 km2. Nguti once had an airstrip, used for the transport of medicine and equipment, but is no longer in use.[2]
Geography
The commune extends over the northern part of the department of Koupé-Manengouba, it borders eight Cameroonian communes: Mamfé, Tinto, Fontem, Santchou, Melong, Bangem, Konye and Toko.[3]
People
During the 2005 census, the commune had 27151 inhabitants,[4] with 4560 living in the main town (Nguti town).
Notable People of Nguti
- Nzo Ekangaki, politician
- Hon. Chief Justice Asu Mbanda
- Dr. Simon A. Munzu (fmr. Ass. U.N Sec Gen)
- Dr. Mbu Etonga
- Dr. Bernard Nzo-Nguty
- Mr. Emmanuel Njang
- Ndor Johnson Okie
- Chief Justice Epuli
- Roman Oben
- Mr. Osohmboh Mbu
- Dr. Elombi George
- Mr. Emmanuel Ayompe
- Mr. Jackson Kepe
References
- ^ https://www.mindat.org/feature-2224413.html [bare URL]
- ^ "Kupe Muanenguba County".
- ^ "COMMUNES ET VILLES UNIES DU CAMEROUN :: UNITED COUNCILS AND CITIES OF CAMEROON".
- ^ "Updated directory of villages in Cameroon. Third General Census of Population and Housing of Cameroon, Central Bureau of Censuses and Population Studies, vol. 4, volume 7, 2005, p. 404-405" (PDF).
External links
"Nguti Forest Community" (PDF).
"Nguti Monographic Study 2009" (PDF).
"Nguti Council Forest Communities and Tribal way of lie".
"Nguti Monographic study, impact monitoring of forest area".
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