Bénoué | |
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 Drone view of Bénoué | |
 Department location in Cameroon | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
| Province | North Province |
| Capital | Garoua |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,256 sq mi (13,614 km2) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 1,781 955 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Bénoué is adepartment ofNorth Province inCameroon. The department covers an area of 13,614 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 1,781,955.[1] The capital of the department lies atGaroua.
The department is divided administratively into 11communes and in turn into villages.
