Ouest Postal Codes, Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Ouest, as the Cameroon postal service does not use codes for sorting or "door-to-door" delivery. The system relies almost exclusively on P.O. Boxes (French: Boîte Postale or BP). If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used as a placeholder, but this is not an official code. For successful delivery, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Ouest, Cameroon.
Sample Address Format for Ouest
Street Address / PO Box
Ouest, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Ouest on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ouest regions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Ouest Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Ouest
Key Facts
Ouest is one of the ten administrative regions of Cameroon, located in the western part of the country. This region is positioned in the highlands of western Cameroon, bordered by Nigeria to the northwest and surrounded by several other Cameroonian regions. Ouest covers approximately 13,892 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.9 million people, making it one of the more densely populated regions in Cameroon. The region is divided into eight departments: Bamboutos, Haut-Nkam, Hauts-Plateaux, Koung-Khi, Menoua, Mifi, Ndé, and Noun. Bafoussam serves as the regional capital and is the largest city in Ouest, functioning as a major commercial and administrative hub. The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain, fertile volcanic soils, and moderate climate, which support extensive agriculture including coffee, tea, and food crops. Ouest is also known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly among the Bamileke people who constitute the majority ethnic group. To access detailed postal code information for the various departments and municipalities within Ouest, you can explore the specific sub-regional listings available on this platform.
Neighboring Regions
* Nord-Ouest
* Adamaoua
* Centre
* Littoral
* Sud-Ouest
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