Menchum

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