Dschang

Dschang
Dschang
Location in Cameroon
Dschang
Dschang (Africa)
Coordinates: 5°27′N 10°04′E / 5.450°N 10.067°E / 5.450; 10.067
Country Cameroon
RegionWest
DepartmentMenoua
Area
  Total
225 km2 (87 sq mi)
Elevation
1,380 m (4,530 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
76,524
  Density340/km2 (880/sq mi)

Dschang is a city located in the West (Ouest) Province of Cameroon, with an estimated population of 87,000 (est) in 2001, growing dramatically from 21,705 recorded in 1981. The 2006 Population is estimated to be 200,000 inhabitants. Dschang is the capital of the division of Ménoua. The Bamiléké are the predominant ethnic tribe.