Kumbo is the second largest city in the North West Province of Cameroon. It lies about 2000m above sea level and is approximately 110 km from Bamenda, the capital of the North West Province. Kumbo's population (2005 census) is 80,212 and is split into three distinctive hilly settlements. The city is known for horse racing, traditional medicine, palace, a market and two hospitals, Banso Baptist Hospital and Shisong Hospital- St. Elizabeth's. Kumbo is the capital city of the Nso Kingdom. Kumbo lies within the English-speaking area of Cameroon. French is also spoken as well as other tribal languages. German settlers arrived in 1912 and established their mission in 1913.
The La Crosse Friends of Cameroon are committed to provide cultural and professional exchange, human and capital assistance in support of the Cameroonian people of Kumbo, and the surrounding region.
Some linking attributes between the cities of Kumbo and La Crosse include:
Lee Rasch President leerasch42@gmail.com
Diane Withers Secretary dianevwithers@gmail.com
Mike Swenson Treasurer swensonm@westerntc.edu