Fako Postal Codes, Sud-Ouest Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Fako, 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], Fako, Sud-Ouest, Cameroon.
Sample Address Format for Fako
Street Address / PO Box
Fako, Sud-Ouest, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Fako on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Fako departments in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Fako Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Regions | Sud-Ouest |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Fako
Key Facts
Fako is a department located in the Sud-Ouest Region of Cameroon, situated in the southwestern part of the country along the Atlantic coastline. This administrative division occupies a strategically important position, encompassing much of Cameroon's volcanic mountain range and coastal plains. Fako covers approximately 2,093 square kilometers and has a population of around 468,000 people according to recent estimates. The department is administratively divided into 7 subdivisions, including the major urban centers of Limbe and Buea. Fako is perhaps best known for containing Mount Cameroon, an active volcano and the highest peak in West Africa at 4,040 meters, which dominates the landscape and influences the region's climate and ecology. The department's capital, Buea, serves as both the departmental headquarters and the regional capital of Sud-Ouest, while Limbe functions as a major port city and tourist destination with its black sand beaches and botanical gardens. The area experiences a tropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall, supporting lush vegetation and agricultural activities including oil palm, rubber, and banana plantations. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Fako's various municipalities and villages, comprehensive resources are available to assist with navigation and location-based services throughout this diverse Cameroonian department.
Neighboring Regions
* Meme
* Ndian
* Koupé-Manengouba
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