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19-591: Buea is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon . The city is located in Fako Division , on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon , and has a population of about 800.000 inhabitants as of 2023. It has two Government Hotels, the Mountain Hotel and Parliamentarian Flats Hotel located around The Government Residential Area. Buea, originally "bue", was founded by a hunter who came from

38-587: A condominium administered jointly by the United Kingdom and France . In 1919, the administration of the South West region became solely British. In 1961, the region joined Cameroon as part of the federated state of West Cameroon . At the end of 2017, an Ambazonian separatist movement in the two English-speaking regions of the North-West and South-West initiated a wave of violence affecting

57-488: A subtropical highland climate (Cfb) closely bordering on a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Because of its location at the foot of Mount Fako , the climate in Buea tends to be humid , with the neighbourhoods at higher elevations enjoying cooler temperatures while the lower neighbourhoods experience a hotter climate. Extended periods of rainfall, characterized by incessant drizzle , which can last for weeks, are common during

76-699: A university town and the regional capital, there are significant numbers of other ethnic groups. In September 2017, the Federal Republic of Ambazonia declared its independence from Cameroon, with Buea as its claimed capital. In late-June 2018, the Ambazonia Defence Forces began approaching Buea, and on 29 June they invaded the Mile 16 neighborhood. On 1 July, separatists invaded the Muea neighborhood and battled Cameroonian troops. Buea hosts

95-410: Is also a major attraction. Buea itself, meanwhile, sits at the foot of Mount Cameroon , and possesses an almost temperate climate markedly different from the rest of the province. The province is largely Anglophone and Protestant Christian. 4°10′N 9°14′E  /  4.167°N 9.233°E  / 4.167; 9.233 Tiko Airport Tiko Airport ( IATA : TKC , ICAO : FKKC )

114-684: Is divided into six divisions or departments : Fako , Koupé-Manengouba , Lebialem , Manyu , Meme and Ndian . These are in turn broken down into subdivisions. Presidentially appointed senior divisional officers ( prefets ) and subdivisional officers ( sous-prefets ) govern each respectively. As part of the Major National Dialogue , the region was given a "special status" in December 2019, granting additional rights and responsibilities in relation to economic, health, social, educational, sports and cultural development. Under

133-575: Is possible by land with the use of transport buses or private cars. Within Buea, the primary means of transportation are taxis. The closest airport is the Tiko Airport , however due to its lack of activity and proper infrastructure management, the Douala International Airport (DLA), is the closest. Limbe was served by a 600 mm ( 1 ft  11 + 5 ⁄ 8  in ) gauge plantation railway to Limbe , of

152-710: The University of Buea , Cameroon's first anglophone university. It is the site of several other higher institutes of learning, including St Francis Schools of Nursing and Midwifery presently known as Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) and one of Cameroon's three Catholic universities. A handful of colonial era buildings are surviving, notably the palatial former residence of the German governor Jesko von Puttkamer . Other German colonial buildings are still standing, but some of them suffer from lack of maintenance and old age. The Nigerian Consulate in anglophone Cameroon and

171-420: The University of Buea , and this has created a thriving environment for experimentation, innovation and risk-taking. As a result, the town has become a hotspot for startups, particularly in the technology sector. The University of Buea's influence has also attracted investors to the town, leading to the establishment of various tech incubators and hubs. For instance, LimbeLabs, which was founded around 2006–2008,

190-496: The West African Planting Society Victoria . About 300,000 people live in Buea (including the villages of Bokwaongo, Muea; Bomaka; Tole; Mile 16 (Bolifamba); Mile 17; Mile 15; Mile 14 (Dibanda); Bova; Bonjongo; Likombe; Buasa; Great Soppo; Molyko; Small Soppo; Bwitingi; Mile 18 (Wonyamavio); Lower farms; Bokwai; Bonduma ; Sandpit, Wonyamongo, Bulu; Bokova and surrounding villages). Buea has

209-598: The Bomboko area. Coming from the Bomboko side of the mountain, he named the new-found land in amazement as "a Bue", meaning literally a "son of bué". A prominent King of the tikar clashes with German troops during invasion. Resistance remain popular folklore; currently ruled by the Endeleys. Tea growing is an important local industry, especially in Tole. Buea was the colonial capital of German Kamerun from 1901 to 1919,

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228-709: The President of the Regional Assembly and includes a vice president, three commissioners, two secretaries and a questor. The first committee, elected in December 2020, was as follows: The region was notable for having the first English-speaking university in Cameroon (the University of Buea). Towns include the capital Buea , Limbe , Tiko , Kumba and Mamfe . Limbe in particular is a popular tourist resort notable for its fine beaches. Korup National Park

247-592: The capital of the Southern Cameroons from 1949 until 1961 and the capital of West Cameroon until 1972, when Ahmadou Ahidjo abolished the Federation of Cameroon . The German colonial administration in Buea was temporarily suspended during the eruption of Mount Cameroon from 28 April until June 1909. Originally, Buea's population consisted mainly of the Bakweri people. However, owing to its status as

266-618: The main operational hub of the Naigahelp medical aid organisation are in Buea. Buea hosts an annex of the National Archives of Cameroon , whose main location is Yaoundé . Next door to the annex is the Cameroon Press Photo Archive , which has been permanently closed since 2001. The economy of Buea is heavily influenced by its status as a technology hub . Many young people come to the town to study at

285-539: The military, police, business leaders and workers. The separatist militiamen are trying in particular to prevent children from returning to school. Between 2016 and 2019, separatists reportedly ransacked, destroyed or burned more than 174 schools Separatists from the Ambazonia administration regard both the Northwest and Southwest regions as being constituent components of their envisaged breakaway state. The region

304-479: The mountain has made it a preferred destination for visitors who want to explore the mountain and its surroundings. In addition, the town's small size makes it easy to meet and connect with people. It also has considerably light traffic congestion, which makes it easy to move around the town quickly. The proximity of Buea to Douala, which has the largest seaport and the international airport, has also made it an attractive location for businesses. Transportation to Buea

323-501: The rainy season as are damp fogs , rolling off the mountain into the town below. Buea is made-up of a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 80° high and 63° low, with the hottest month being February and the coldest August. It has an average monthly rainfall of 14.7 inches. Southwest Region (Cameroon) In 1884, the region was colonized by Germany under the Protectorate regime until 1916 when it became

342-407: The special status the region has a bicameral Regional Assembly, made up of a 20-member House of Chiefs composed of traditional leaders and a 70-member House of Divisional Representatives nominated by municipal councils. The Regional Assembly appoints a Regional Executive Council. Additional powers over health and education were also granted to municipalities. The Regional Executive Council is led by

361-412: Was a precursor to ActivSpaces, one of the leading tech hubs in the country. ActivSpaces was launched in 2009 by Ebot Tabi, Bill Zimmerman, Valery Colong, Otto Akama, and Fua Tse. The hub currently has Rebecca Enonchong as Chairman. Buea's status as a technology hub has also had a positive impact on the town's tourism industry. Mount Cameroon is a popular attraction for tourists, and the town's proximity to

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