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Bénoué Postal Codes: No Official Code | Nord

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Bénoué, as Cameroon does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Bénoué, Nord.

Sample Address Format for Bénoué

No official zip/postal code is used here. In forms you may use 00000 or N/A.
Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Bénoué, Nord, 00000
CAMEROON

Bénoué on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Bénoué departments in Cameroon.

Bénoué Quick Facts

CountryCameroon (CM)
Administrative PathCameroon → Nord
Postal Code
RegionsNord
ISO CodesCM / CMR / 120
Top-level domain (ccTLD).cm
Coordinates9.177559, 13.437889
Sub-divisions12

What to Know About Bénoué

Key Facts

Bénoué is a department located in the Nord Region of Cameroon, situated in the northern part of the country. This administrative division covers an area of approximately 13,614 square kilometers and serves as an important geographical and administrative hub within the region. Bénoué is positioned in the heart of northern Cameroon, characterized by its savanna landscape and proximity to the Bénoué River, which gives the department its name and provides vital water resources for agriculture and local communities. The department has an estimated population of around 568,000 people, making it one of the more populated departments in the Nord Region. Bénoué is divided into 10 communes, including the regional capital Garoua, which serves as both the departmental capital and the administrative center for the entire Nord Region. The department's economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock rearing, and trade, with Garoua functioning as a major commercial center and transportation hub. This location provides access to comprehensive postal code information for all its constituent communes and villages, enabling efficient mail delivery and administrative services throughout the department.

Neighboring Regions

  • Mayo-Louti
  • Faro
  • Mayo-Rey
  • Mayo-Léyé

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