# Zina

> town and commune in Cameroon

**Wikidata**: [Q23013167](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23013167)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/zina-q23013167

## Summary
Zina is a town and commune located in the Logone-et-Chari department of Cameroon. It functions as a significant local administrative division and a population center within the country. The entity is classified both as a city and a commune.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Cameroon
- **Administrative Location:** Located in the Logone-et-Chari department
- **Geographic Coordinates:** Latitude: 11.26235, Longitude: 14.965288888889
- **Classification:** Instance of both a city and a commune of Cameroon
- **Wikidata Description:** Town and commune in Cameroon
- **Sitelink Count:** 4
- **Commons Category:** Zina (Cameroon)
- **Wikipedia Language Editions:** commons, es, fr, zh_min_nan
- **Distinction:** The entity is explicitly noted as being different from another entity also named "Zina"

## FAQs
**What is Zina?**
Zina is a town that also serves as a commune, which is an administrative division similar to a municipality, within the African nation of Cameroon.

**Where is Zina located?**
Zina is situated in the Logone-et-Chari department of Cameroon, with precise geographic coordinates of approximately 11.26235 degrees north latitude and 14.96529 degrees east longitude.

**How is Zina classified administratively?**
Zina holds a dual classification as both a city, indicating its status as a significant human settlement, and a commune of Cameroon, defining its role as a local government entity.

## Why It Matters
As a commune, Zina represents a fundamental unit of local governance and community organization within Cameroon's administrative structure. Its existence and classification provide a framework for local administration, service delivery, and regional planning in that part of the Logone-et-Chari department. Understanding such entities is crucial for comprehending the political and geographical organization of the country.

## Notable For
- Functioning as both an urban settlement (town/city) and an administrative division (commune).
- Its specific geographic placement within the Logone-et-Chari department.

## Body
### Geographic and Administrative Classification
Zina is definitively classified as a city and a commune of Cameroon. A commune is a level of local administration in the country. This dual status indicates that Zina is both a populated urban center and an official administrative division with its own local governance.

### Location
The town and commune is situated within the nation of Cameroon. More specifically, it is located in the Logone-et-Chari department. Its precise location is defined by the coordinates 11.26235° North latitude and 14.965288888889° East longitude.

### Online Presence and Distinction
The entity has a presence on several Wikimedia projects. It has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons labeled "Zina (Cameroon)". Wikipedia articles about Zina exist in the Spanish (es), French (fr), and Min Nan (zh_min_nan) language editions, as well as on the multilingual commons site. The Wikidata entry for this entity contains four sitelinks connecting it to these projects. It is also explicitly defined as being different from another entity that shares the name "Zina".