Tiko

Tiko sits in the Anglophone Southwest Region on the Wouri estuary across from Douala and, with about 90 000 inhabitants, is one of Cameroon's most important port and plantation towns. The Cameroon Development Corporation, the country's second largest employer, runs vast banana, palm-oil and rubber plantations around Tiko that remain the city's economic engine. Tiko port mainly handles banana exports, while its eponymous airport is one of the oldest in Cameroon. Highlights include the bird-rich mangroves of the Wouri estuary, the historic CDC administration buildings in British colonial style and Mount Cameroon views inland. The population is Anglophone Mokpe, Bakweri and Bafaw, with large Bamiléké and Igbo communities. The humid tropical climate with a long rainy season and year-round warmth supports intensive plantation agriculture.

Nearby cities

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Buea

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Limbe

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Mutengene

Mutengene is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

Mbanga

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Muyuka

Muyuka is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

Ekondo Titi

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Mundemba

Mundemba is an administrative town in Cameroon's South-West Region.

Bakingili

A scenic coastal village in Cameroon situated at the foot of Mount Cameroon, famous for its striking dark volcanic sand beaches.

Idenau

Idenau is a bustling fishing town on the Atlantic Ocean at the base of Mount Cameroon.

History & landmarks

Puttkamer Castle (Prime Minister's Lodge)

A castle-like building in Buea, originally built by the German governor and later serving English administrators.

Bismarck Fountain Buea

A historic fountain from the German colonial era at the foot of Mount Cameroon, commemorating the former German presence.

Limbe Omnisport Stadium

This picturesquely located stadium offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most beautiful sports venues in Cameroon.

Korup National Park

Korup National Park is situated in the South-West Region of Cameroon.

Nature

Mungo Marsh

The Mungo marshes are expansive wetlands in the Littoral Region, providing a critical habitat for diverse flora and fauna.

Mungo River

A major river in the southwest, flowing into the Cameroon Estuary.

Mungo Delta

The mouth of the Mungo river.

More places

CDC Rubber Processing Plant Tiko

The Cameroon Development Corporation operates extensive rubber plantations and processing facilities in Tiko, contributing to the country…

Bismarck Fountain

The Bismarck Fountain in Buea is a relic of the German colonial period, named after the German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.

Buea Fruit Garden

The fruit gardens on the slopes of Mount Cameroon benefit from rich volcanic soil, producing an abundance of oranges, bananas, and avocados.

Old Post Office Buea

The Old Post Office in Buea is a charming historic building from the German colonial period, once the communication hub of the region.

Buea Tea Plantation

Cultivation of tea on the slopes of Mount Cameroon.

Prime Minister's Lodge

The Prime Minister's Lodge in Buea was the residence of the heads of government during the British Southern Cameroons colonial era.

Limbe Wildlife Center

Rescue station for orphaned primates and other animals.

Bimbia Slave Port

Bimbia was a major slave trading port on the coast of Cameroon, now serving as a somber memorial site for the transatlantic slave trade.