Tourist Guide Bamenda
Bamenda is a city in northwestern Cameroon. Locally known as Abakwa and Mankon town, it is an amalgamation of three villages— Mankon, Mendakwe and Nkwen.
Bamenda enjoys pleasant weather. The summer months from October-March are bright and cool, with temperatures between 14C and 28C; this it is the best time to visit.
The city has a strong political culture. The home of Cameroon’s biggest opposition party, it has played an important part in the struggle for independence. It is also a centre for trade and agriculture.
With a population of 327 000 inhabitants, Bamenda's principal ethnic group is the Tikar community.
