Population 1,952 (2005) | Elevation 1,350 m (4,430 ft) | |
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Idool (also Idol) is a village in the commune of Belel in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon, on the road from Ngaoundéré to Bebel and Mbang.
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Population
In 1967, Idool contains 272 inhabitants, mainly Fula people
At the time of the 2005 census, there were 1952 people in the village.
Economy
The economy of Idool is based primarily on agriculture and stockraising, with some tourism as a result of its cool climate. However, the insecurity of the region has led a number of the inhabitants to move away to Ngaoundéré, a settlement 70 kilometres (43 mi) away.
Infrastructure
Idool possesses a mosque, a health centre built in 2003, a lycée which has been operating since 2007/2008, and a high school.
References
Idool, Cameroon Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA