| Country | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Region | East Region |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 100 km² |
| Population as of | 2005 |
| Population total | 88462 |
| Coordinates | 4°35′N 13°41′E |
| Elevation | 717 m |
| Climate | Aw |
Bertoua is a city in Cameroon. It is the capital of the East Region of the Lom-et-Djerem Department. It has a population of 88,462 (at the 2005 Census), and is the traditional home of the Gbaya people. It is home to Mission Cameroon (in Polish: Misja Kamerun) of Polish Dominican Order.
In 2014, the hospital in Bertoua served refugees from the Central African Republic crossing into Cameroon at border towns such as Gbiti.[1][2]
Economy
Agriculture
Agriculture is the primary industry of Bertoua. In 2020, the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development planted 300,000 cashew seeds in Bertoua, creating a 3,000-hectare plantation.[3]
Transport
Cameroon National Highway 1 runs through Bertoua.[4] Bertoua Airport—operated by Camair-Co—serves Bertoua.[5]
Climate
The climate is a tropical savanna climate (Koppen: Aw).
See also
References
- ^ Schmitt, Celine (2014-06-06). "Central African Republic: Rapid Treatment Saves Seven-Year-Old CAR Refugee Chopped and Left for Dead (Page 1 of 2)". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
- ^ Schmitt, Celine (2014-05-23). "Growing numbers of young CAR refugees arrive in Cameroon with malnutrition". The Cameroon Daily Journal. Archived from the original on 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
- ^ "IRAD distributes 300 k cashew seedlings in Bertoua to boost production". Business in Cameroon. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Cameroon embarks on major road maintenance project for 2024". Business in Cameroon. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "With the upcoming opening of the Bertoua line, Camair Co will soon service 8 regions out of 10 in Cameroon". Business in Cameroon. Retrieved 2025-06-20.