# Mbang > commune of Cameroon **Wikidata**: [Q22680674](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22680674) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mbang ## Summary Mbang is a commune and human settlement located in the Kadey department of the East Region of Cameroon. Situated at an elevation of 683 meters above sea level, it is geographically defined by the coordinates 4.58°N latitude and 13.33°E longitude. The entity is classified variously as a city, a human settlement, and specifically as a commune within the administrative structure of Cameroon. ## Key Facts * **Location:** Mbang is situated in the **Kadey** department, which is part of the **East** Region of **Cameroon**. * **Elevation:** The settlement lies at an elevation of **683 meters** above sea level. * **Coordinates:** Its geographic coordinates are **4.58 latitude** and **13.33 longitude** (referenced as 4.5833, 13.3333 in detailed records). * **Classifications:** The entity is defined as an instance of a **city**, a **commune of Cameroon**, and a **human settlement**. * **GeoNames ID:** 2228019 * **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 3819294 * **Who's on First ID:** 421178177 * **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -3152940 * **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11cllp1_c2 * **Wikipedia Presence:** The entity has a sitelink count of 5, with articles in **Cebuano (ceb), Spanish (es), French (fr), Swedish (sv), and Min Nan Chinese (zh_min_nan)**. ## FAQs **Where is Mbang located?** Mbang is located in the East Region of Cameroon, specifically within the Kadey department. It is positioned at a latitude of 4.58 and a longitude of 13.33. **What is the geographical elevation of Mbang?** The commune sits at an elevation of 683 meters above sea level. **In which languages is information about Mbang available on Wikipedia?** Information regarding Mbang can be found on Wikipedia in five languages: French, Spanish, Swedish, Cebuano, and Min Nan Chinese. ## Why It Matters Mbang serves as a recognized administrative and geographical entity within the Republic of Cameroon. Its significance is anchored in its status as a "commune," which is a key level of local governance and administrative division in the country. By being indexed across multiple major geographical and knowledge databases—including GeoNames, OpenStreetMap, and Google's Knowledge Graph—it plays a role in the global geospatial infrastructure, ensuring accurate mapping and navigation for the East Region of Cameroon. Its elevation and specific coordinates provide essential data points for topographical and environmental studies of the Kadey landscape. ## Notable For * **Administrative Status:** Recognized officially as a commune of Cameroon, distinct from a standard village or unincorporated settlement. * **Elevation:** Positioned at a significant altitude of 683 meters, distinguishing it topographically within the East Region. * **Global Data Integration:** The entity possesses a distinct suite of identifiers (GNS, GeoNames, Who's on First), facilitating its tracking across different international mapping systems. * **Multilingual Documentation:** Unlike many minor settlements, Mbang has a specific digital footprint across five different language Wikipedias. ## Body ### Geography and Administration Mbang is administratively located within the nation of **Cameroon**. It falls under the regional jurisdiction of the **East** Region and the departmental jurisdiction of **Kadey**. As a territorial unit, it holds the classification of a **commune of Cameroon**, which designates it as a specific type of municipal administrative division. In addition to this primary classification, it is also categorized as a **city** and a broad **human settlement**, indicating a concentrated human population center. The physical location of Mbang is defined by precise geospatial data. The settlement is centered at **4.58 degrees North latitude and 13.33 degrees East longitude**. More precise mapping references pinpoint the location at 4.583333 latitude and 13.333333 longitude. A defining physical characteristic of the terrain is its **elevation above sea level**, which is recorded at **683 meters** (approximately 2,241 feet). This elevation places it within the highland context of the Kadey department. ### Digital Identifiers and Mapping Mbang is extensively indexed in global geographical databases, ensuring its recognition in digital mapping and knowledge applications. It holds unique identifiers across several major platforms: * **GeoNames:** The settlement is assigned the ID **2228019**. * **OpenStreetMap:** The entity is represented by the relation ID **3819294**. * **Google Knowledge Graph:** Mbang is tracked with the ID **/g/11cllp1_c2**. * **GeoNet Names Server (GNS):** It possesses a unique feature ID of **-3152940**. * **Who's on First:** The database assigns it the ID **421178177**. ### Linguistic and Knowledge Presence The entity has a verified presence across the Wikimedia ecosystem. The **Wikidata description** for the entity explicitly labels it as a "commune of Cameroon." There are currently **five sitelinks** connecting the Wikidata entry to various Wikipedia language editions. These languages are **Cebuano (ceb), Spanish (es), French (fr), Swedish (sv), and Min Nan Chinese (zh_min_nan)**. The data regarding the entity has been sourced and referenced from records dating back to **June 11, 2018**, and cross-referenced via platforms such as Mapcarta and Wikidata. ## References 1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018 2. [Source](https://mapcarta.com/fr/16801724)