FECIS · FECIS 2026 — 2nd edition

Septentrion regions

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Compare the Adamawa, North and Far North regions: area, population, priority sectors, infrastructure and flagship projects are detailed in each regional profile.

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Edition: FECIS 2026 — 2nd edition
Dates and venue: 3 – 5 November 2026
Motel PLAZZA, Garoua
Patronage: Under the high patronage of the Prime Minister, Head of Government
Organisers: CCIMA North Regional Delegation · CVUC (United Councils and Cities of Cameroon) — Adamawa branch
Last updated: 19 October 2026

Capital : Garoua

North Region

Area: 66,263 km²
Population: 2.87 million (2021)

Cotton, maize and rice, plus groundnuts, cowpeas, onions and garlic
Cattle, sheep and poultry farming, the region’s second economic activity
Food processing: dairy, beverages, flour, oils and animal feed
Wildlife viewing, hunting tourism and cultural heritage

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Capital : Maroua

Far North Region

Area: 34,262 km²
Population: Over 3.9 million

Cotton, rice, cereals, groundnuts and pulses
Livestock: nearly 25% of the national cattle herd, 3.2 million small ruminants
Cross-border trade with Chad and Nigeria
Solar energy and off-grid electrification

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Capital : Ngaoundéré

Adamawa Region

Area: 63,701 km²
Population: About 1.3 million

Cattle farming and beef supply to the major southern cities
Mining: bauxite with a high alumina content
Rail-road logistics towards Chad and the CAR
Nature tourism: mountain lakes, waterfalls and Mbam et Djérem park

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Source and status of this information

Profiles based on the “Investment assets and opportunities in the Septentrion 2026” study. Data are dated according to their sources.

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