Bana is a sub-prefecture and commune in the West Province of Cameroon, some 8 km east of Bafang and 2 km south-west of Babouantou. Geography Bana is accessed by road P15 which comes from Bamena in the east which passes through the heart of the commune and continues west to join the N5 road in the north-east of Bafang. The word Bana means "birth place" (Ba = place, Na = born). The inhabitants are called Née however they often call themselves bana in French. Née signifies insistence, harassment, pursuit which may reflect the qualities of the founder of the town. The language spoken in the commune is Fe'fe' which the locals simply call Bana. The commune is located at a high altitude of 1,418 metres and consequently has a cool climate. Geology The land is of volcanic origin with basaltic bedrock (25%), granite (45%), and gneiss (18%). The soil is fertile. The wooded landscape is the result of a long interaction between the people and the land. Hydrography The rivers which cross the territory of the commune are: Schi madeu (near the chefferie) Schi Tie´ko Schi Luma Schi hua doh Schi Sabe between Bana and Batcha Maga´Schi Pa´schi (translated: "Red River") Schi gale Schi apa ntoo Schi ko Tcheu´ Districts The commune four districts: Bana Badoumkassa Bakassa Batcha Batcha Batcha is a village located on one of the old Bafang-Bangangté roads in the east of Bana. Local people and some Mbororo (Fulani) nomadic herders live here attracted by the large pastures on the steep slopes of the mountain range that runs from Bana to Batcha and beyond. The community features a large natural area sheltered by hills and mountains and especially by Mount Banatcha near Bana (according to sources) which rises to 2097 m. Batcha in bamiléké means "land" or "visit". Badoumkassa Bandoumkassa is a village at an altitude of about 1700 metres. The average temperature here is 16 °C with an average temperature of 13 °C during rainy season. People live mainly from agriculture and small businesses. Most houses are made with bricks. Some elites have built very large and luxurious mansions. This district has been led for the past thirty years by His Majesty Victor Kamaha II who was a senior officer in the Cameroon police. Bakassa Bakassa is a village in the south of Bana. This is one of the largest villages by both population and area