Bertoua

Bertoua is a city in Cameroon. It is the capital of the East Region of the Lom-et-Djerem Department. It has a population of 88,462, and is the traditional home of the Gbaya people. It is home to Mission Cameroon of Polish Dominican Order.
In 2014, the hospital in Bertoua served refugees from the Central African Republic crossing into Cameroon at border towns such as Gbiti.

Economy

Agriculture

Agriculture is the primary industry of Bertoua. In 2020, the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development planted 300,000 cashew seeds in Bertoua, creating a 3,000-hectare plantation.

Transport

runs through Bertoua. Bertoua Airport—operated by Camair-Co—serves Bertoua.

Climate

The climate is a tropical savanna climate.