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The Nkam River rises in the
Annual flooding in the river valley provides millions of catfish juveniles.
These are caught for immediate consumption, or to restock ponds used for aquaculture.
The fish ponds are prepared at the end of the dry season, with bottom mud removed and the fish shelters repaired.
The ponds are invaded by weedy grasses and shrubs during the early part of the rainy season, from April until July.
Normally, the Nkam river floods from July to October, when fish migrate to the ponds.
Between January and March the water retreats, the ponds are drained and the fish harvested.
The Nkam River rises in the Western High Plateau
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of Cameroon
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, and joins the Makombé River to become the Wouri River. It is known to tourists for the spectacular Chutes d'Ekom, an high waterfall about from Bafang
Bafang is a town and commune in Cameroon situated in the Haut-Nkam division of the West Province.
It lies at the heart of the territory of the Bamiléké people, and has a population of roughly 33,324. (2012)
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Its cathedral, Cathéd ...
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To the south of the town of Dschang
Dschang is a city located in the West (Ouest) Province of Cameroon, with an estimated population of 87,000 (est) in 2001, growing dramatically from 21,705 recorded in 1981. The 2006 Population is estimated to be 200,000 inhabitants.
Dschang is th ...
, the Santchou Faunal Reserve lies to the east of the river.
Fish farming
Annual flooding in the river valley provides millions of catfish juveniles.
These are caught for immediate consumption, or to restock ponds used for aquaculture.
The fish ponds are prepared at the end of the dry season, with bottom mud removed and the fish shelters repaired.
The ponds are invaded by weedy grasses and shrubs during the early part of the rainy season, from April until July.
Normally, the Nkam river floods from July to October, when fish migrate to the ponds.
Between January and March the water retreats, the ponds are drained and the fish harvested.
References
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