Population: 120,000
Density: 16.79/km²
Area: Koung-Khi
Climate: Equatorial/tropical
Languages: French/English/Bassa/Eton
Neighboring cities/countries: Bafoussam, Bamendjou, Baham, Bayangam, Fombot
Main Industry: Green Beans
Education
• Primary Schools: 4
• Colleges/Universities: 4
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing
Experience sharing, development of the economic fabric, technology transfer
The extent of private groups / organizations interest
• Proleg Company
• Museum of Bandjoun
• Chieftancy of Bandjoung
• Festival of Bandjoung
What spurred interest for city pairing?
Allow exchanges of experience and knowledge between the two municipalities. Promote culture and tourism. Support development projects and the promotion of entrepreneurship
What does your city have to offer to a potential Sister City?
• Cultivation potential
• Cultural exchanges — Cultural festival of Bandjoun descendants “Msem Todjom”
• Agricultural potential
• Tourism activities
Other areas the city is willing to pursue
Educational exchanges
Thematic interests:
• Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals and activities
• Organizing global travel exchanges
• Youth/student exchange programs
• Supporting developing communities
• Humanitarian projects
• Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
• Virtual classroom partnerships
• Municipal governance exchanges
• Hosting Annual/regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
Regional Interests: Any
U.S. Regional Interests: DMV; Any Agricultural city in the USA
Top three US States of interest:
• Maryland
• Michigan
• New York
Geographic interests (e.g., mountain/coastal towns): Forest Town
Aspects to avoid when researching potential pairings that could hinder the pairing process
None. Pete-Bandjoun is open to the World
Primary Contact
Name: Mayor Mapte Fotso Nicky Love epouse Talla
Phone: (237) 667025077
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Government