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Tawi Destination Guide
Explore Tawi in Cameroon
Tawi in the region of South-West Province is a town in Cameroon - some 206 mi or ( 331 km ) North-West of Yaoundé , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tawi is now 02:20 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Douala " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Mfakwe-Myaku, Kesham, Kekpane, and Douala. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Where to go and what to see in Tawi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Manyu River
The Manyu River rises near Wabane in the Upper Banyang Subdivision of the Manyu Department of the Southwest Region, Cameroon. The river runs past the southern border of the Mone River Forest Reserve. Below Mamfe, it is joined by rivers draining the Takamanda Forest Reserve and the Cross River National Park in neighboring Nigeria. These protected areas are important habitats for the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla. Around the Nigerian border the river takes the name of the Cross River.
Located at 5.75 9.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Mamfe
Mamfe (also spelled Mamfé) is a city and capital of the Manyu A Division of the Southwest Province in Cameroon. It is located 60 km from the border of Nigeria, on the Manyu River. It has a population of 20,300 (2001 estimate). It is known as a centre for traditional religion and traditional medicine. It used to be known for its bad infrastructure, especially the roads, which however were recently tarred and presently are in a good condition, within the city limits.
Located at 5.77 9.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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