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Limbé
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The city name Limbe is believed to originate from a mispronunciation of a German engineer's name, Limburgh.

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Limbe

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
154.0K
Coordinates
4.02, 9.20
898th most populous city in the world

Limbé or Limbe is a seaside city in the South-West Region of Cameroon. At the 2005 Census, the population was 84,223.

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Limbe was acknowledged by the Cameroonian government for its role in the trade of slaves.

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Limbe

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
154.0K
Coordinates
4.02, 9.20
898th most populous city in the world

Limbé or Limbe is a seaside city in the South-West Region of Cameroon. At the 2005 Census, the population was 84,223.

From the “History” section

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The native language of the region is Bakweri, with a smaller group speaking Bimbia or Isubu.

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Limbe

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
154.0K
Coordinates
4.02, 9.20
898th most populous city in the world

Limbé or Limbe is a seaside city in the South-West Region of Cameroon. At the 2005 Census, the population was 84,223.

From the “Language” section

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Limbe is one of two coastal towns in Cameroon that are popular among Western tourists due to its black sand beaches.

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Limbe

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
154.0K
Coordinates
4.02, 9.20
898th most populous city in the world

Limbé or Limbe is a seaside city in the South-West Region of Cameroon. At the 2005 Census, the population was 84,223.

From the “Main sights” section

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Limbe is the center of Cameroon's oil industry and is home to the only oil refinery company, SONARA.

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Limbe

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
154.0K
Coordinates
4.02, 9.20
898th most populous city in the world

Limbé or Limbe is a seaside city in the South-West Region of Cameroon. At the 2005 Census, the population was 84,223.

From the “Economy” section

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