CIMENCAM Cement Plant Figuil

The CIMENCAM cement plant in Figuil is the primary industrial facility for construction materials in Northern Cameroon. Established in the 1960s, the plant utilizes the region's abundant limestone deposits to manufacture cement for the domestic market and for export to neighboring Chad and the Central African Republic. The industrial process starts at a nearby quarry, where limestone is extracted and transported for crushing. Within the facility, the material is mixed with additives and fired in rotary kilns to produce clinker, which is then ground into fine cement. Figuil features an integrated production line, meaning it handles both clinker manufacturing and final grinding on-site. The plant is strategically vital for regional infrastructure development, as it significantly lowers the cost of transporting heavy building materials to remote northern areas. Recent upgrades have focused on installing modern filtration systems to mitigate dust emissions. Despite increased competition from imports, the factory remains a major employer and a key driver of economic activity in the region.

Nearby cities

Guider

Guider is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

Garoua

Garoua is a major city in northern Cameroon, located on the Benue River and a center for the textile industry.

Figuil

Figuil is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

Tcholliré

Tcholliré is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

Poli

Poli is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

History & landmarks

Roumdé Adjia Stadium

The Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua is a key sporting venue in northern Cameroon, hosting major national and regional football matches.

Sainte-Thérèse Cathedral of Garoua

This striking cathedral in northern Cameroon is a significant Christian center in a predominantly Muslim region.

Bouba Njida National Park

Established in 1968, Bouba Njida National Park in northern Cameroon is a major wildlife reserve.

Bénoué National Park

Bénoué National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in northern Cameroon.

Nature

Benue River

The largest tributary of the Niger, flowing through northern Cameroon.

More places

Pitoa Slave Market Site

Pitoa was historically a major site for the internal slave trade in northern Cameroon, now serving as a place of historical reflection.

Garoua Cattle Market

The cattle market in Garoua is one of the largest in the Sahel, serving as a critical hub for the trade of livestock from across the region.

CICAM Textile Mill Garoua

Cicam's Garoua plant is the center of Cameroon's textile industry, processing locally grown cotton into fabrics and clothing.

Garoua Lamidat

The Lamidat of Garoua is a prestigious traditional chiefdom in northern Cameroon, with a palace that reflects the region's Islamic heritage.

Garoua River Fishing

River fishing on the Benue near Garoua is a vital traditional activity that sustains the local economy and provides a staple food source.

Palace of Rey Bouba

A large traditional palace in northern Cameroon and the seat of the Rey Bouba lamidat.

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Bouba-Ndjidda Plateau

Mount Bouba is a significant relief feature in the northern plains, rising above the surrounding savanna landscape.