Village
Mile 16
From Wikipedia
Mile 16, also known as Bolifamba and Bolifamba Mile 16, is a locality in the Buea Municipality of the Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon.
Mile 16 location refers to Highway 8, the first 17 miles of which were tarred in 1952. The University of Buea is also nearby. Originally a separate village, the area has undergone urban sprawl in the 2000s, yet supports peri-urban agriculture. In 2003, the population was approximately 7,000 and in 2019 was approximately 8,000.
History
Bolifamba Mile 16 is a chiefdom in the Buea council area. Violence has led to destruction in area during unrest and conflicts stemming from the Anglophone Crisis, and threats English-speaking population.
Nearby places
Mile 17
WDC APARTHOTEL | 5* Luxury Hotel in Cameroon | Buea, South West
Afrique Con Travel Agencies
Lobe Cooperative Credit Union LTD| Buea
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