Bamboutos Postal Codes, Ouest Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Bamboutos, 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], Bamboutos, Ouest, Cameroon.
Sample Address Format for Bamboutos
Street Address / PO Box
Bamboutos, Ouest, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Bamboutos on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Bamboutos departments in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Bamboutos Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Regions | Ouest |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Bamboutos
Key Facts
Bamboutos is a department located in the Ouest region of Cameroon, situated in the western highlands of the country. This administrative division occupies a strategic position in the northwestern part of the Ouest region, characterized by its mountainous terrain and volcanic landscapes that form part of the Cameroon Volcanic Line. Covering approximately 1,173 square kilometers, Bamboutos is home to an estimated population of around 400,000 people, with the department being administratively divided into several communes and villages. The department's capital is Mbouda, which serves as the main urban center and administrative hub. Bamboutos is particularly notable for its fertile volcanic soils that support extensive agricultural activities, including coffee cultivation, food crops, and livestock farming. The region's topography features the Bamboutos Mountains, which include Mount Bamboutos, one of Cameroon's prominent volcanic peaks reaching elevations over 2,700 meters. For those seeking detailed geographical information, accessing postal code data for Bamboutos's various communes and villages provides essential location-specific details for navigation and administrative purposes.
Neighboring Regions
* Menoua
* Mifi
* Noun
* Ndé
* Haut-Nkam
* Koung-Khi
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