The town of Maroua
Maroua is the capital of the Far North province and one of the main cities of Cameroon. The heat there is stifling. In the city is held a famous market where local artisans come to exhibit. There are also many mosques, symbols of its purely Islamic culture.
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The city of Maroua is the capital of the Far North region of Cameroon and of the department of Diamaré; The Urban Community of Maroua, established in 2008, is made up of three district municipalities with an urban population estimated at more than 300,000 inhabitants in 2022. Regional capital, commercial and craft center, university town, it ranks as one of the ten largest in Cameroon
Maroua Town Hall
The Town Hall of Maroua is a town hall located near the Cercle Municipale community center and the Complexe Artisanale de Maroua market.
The Lamido Palace
The lamidat was founded between 1836 and 1839 by the chief Vollarbé Ardo Ndjobdi. At the head of a lamidat is a Lamido, elected for life from among the members of the reigning family. He is of Fulbe race. The lamido is both a political leader and a religious leader.
The Fantasia
The populations of the city of Maroua reconnect with the Fantasia, this cultural event which is an opportunity for them to attend picturesque equestrian shows.
It is impossible to talk about the great north of Cameroon without mentioning the first factor of unity, which is the fantasia.
The Monument of IBBA SANGUE
Until 1902, the populations of Maroua always had the hope of resisting the colonial presence. The battle of Ibba Sangué in January 1902 symbolizes this resistance. This statue of a horseman armed with his spear was erected in the place of confrontation (Ibba Sangué) to commemorate this battle.
Maroua Market
The city of Maroua, in the Far North of Cameroon, is an important trading center for market gardening products. The demand is increasing due to the increase in population.
The University of Maroua
The University of Maroua is a public university located in the city of Maroua in Cameroon. Each year, this Cameroonian university institution welcomes students from all regions of Cameroon and neighboring countries: Chad, Central African Republic. It was created by presidential decree 2008/208 of August 9, 2008.