Menchum | |
|---|---|
 Department location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 6°38′36″N 10°08′23″E / 6.6433°N 10.1397°E | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
| Province | Northwest Province |
| Capital | Wum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,725 sq mi (4,469 km2) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 161,998 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Menchum is a department of Northwest Province in Cameroon. The department covers an area of 4469 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 161,998.[1] The capital of the department lies at Wum. The Menchum River drains this area, flowing westward into Nigeria to join the Benue River.