Menchum
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Department location in Cameroon
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| Coordinates: 6°38′36″N 10°08′23″E / 6.6433°N 10.1397°E / 6.6433; 10.1397 | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
| Province | Northwest Province |
| Capital | Wum |
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| • Total | 1,725 sq mi (4,469 km2) |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 161,998 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Menchum is a departmentofNorthwest ProvinceinCameroon. The department covers an area of 4469 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 161,998.[1] The capital of the department lies at Wum. The Menchum River drains this area, flowing westward into Nigeria to join the Benue River.
The department is divided administratively into 5 communes and in turn into villages.
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