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[[File:Bamileke dancers.jpg|thumb|310x310px|Danseurs Batie]]
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'''Batié''' is a town and municipality in the [[Hauts Plateaux Division]] in western [[Cameroon]]. It is located at latitude 5.283333 and longitude 10.28333. Batié is known for its association football club [[Sable FC (Cameroon)|Sable FC]], the "San San Boys", named after the [[sand]] production in this mountainous region. The climate in Batié is very mild. [[Rainy season|The rainy season]] typically lasts from March through October. The dry season begins in November and goes into March of the following year.


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The closest major city is the provincial capital of the West province, [[Bafoussam]]. The village is located on one of the few paved roads (N5) in Cameroon. This two-lane highway connects Bafoussam, to the economic capital of Cameroon, [[Douala]]. The N5 cuts across the village and forms two areas of congregation. One is the ''carrefour'' and the other is ''le marché''. Le marché is the local market that follows the traditional calendar and occurs every 8 days.
== The Sand Village ==
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'''Batié''' is a town and commune in the [[Hauts Plateaux Division|Hauts Plateau]] division located in the western province of [[Cameroon]]. It is located at Latitude 5.283333 and Longitude 10.28333 (in degrees). '''Batié''' is also well known for its [[MTN Elite one]] club [[Sable FC]] or "San San Boys". The name comes from the sand production in this mountainous region. The climate is very mild. Rainy season typically lasts from March through October. Dry season begins in November and goes into March of the following year.

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The closest major city is the Provincial City of the West Province, Bafoussam. The village is located on one of the few pave roads in Cameroon. This two-lane highway connects the Provincial City, Bafoussam, to the economic capital of Cameroon, Douala. Where the highway cuts across the village forms two areas of congregation. One is the ''carrefour'' and the other is ''le marché''. Le marché is the local market that follows the traditional calendar and occurs every 8 days.


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
Since Batié is located on a paved road, traveling to neighboring village is relatively easy. Below is a list of prices via local transportation and time that it would take. (c. 2010)
Since Batié is located on a paved road, travelling to neighbouring villages is relatively easy. Below is a list of prices via local transportation and the time that it would take. (c. 2010 prices)


Batié - Baham: 15 min in a taxi (400CFA)<br />
*Batié - Baham: 15 min in a taxi (400CFA)
Batié – Bamenjou: 20 min on a moto (700CFA)<br />
*Batié – Bamenjou: 20 min on a moto (700CFA)
Batié - Bafoussam: 30 min in a taxi (600CFA)<br />
*Batié - Bafoussam: 30 min in a taxi (600CFA)
Bafoussam – Bagangté: an hour in a taxi (500CFA)<br />
*Bafoussam – Bagangté: an hour in a taxi (500CFA)
Bafoussam – Dschang: an hour in a taxi (500CFA)<br />
*Bafoussam – Dschang: an hour in a taxi (500CFA)
Bafoussam – Bamenda: 90 min in a taxi (1200CFA)<br />
*Bafoussam – Bamenda: 90 min in a taxi (1200CFA)
Bafoussam – Foumbot: 30 min in a taxi (600CFA)<br />
*Bafoussam – Foumbot: 30 min in a taxi (600CFA)
Bafoussam – Foumban: 45 min in taxi (800CFA)<br />
*Bafoussam – Foumban: 45 min in taxi (800CFA)
Bafossam – Yaoundé: 5 hours in bus, (4500CFA)
*Bafoussam – Yaoundé: 5 hours in bus, (4500CFA)


The taxi described here is a typical "bush taxi" where up to 8 people would ride in a 4-person sedan from one to two decades ago.
The taxi described here is a typical "bush taxi" where up to 8 people would ride in a 4-person sedan from one to two decades ago.


== Peace Corps Connection ==
== Peace Corps ==
Peace Corps Cameroon had a training center in Batié in the 1980s, and has had a series of volunteers in the community. [http://roundtwocameroon.blogspot.com Round II: Cameroon] chronicles a Small Enterprise Development volunteer in Batié from 2008-2010.
[[Peace Corps]] Cameroon had a training center in Batié in the 1980s, and has had a series of volunteers in the community.{{fact|date=April 2021}} ''Round II: Cameroon'' chronicles a Small Enterprise Development volunteer in Batié from 2008–2010.<ref>[http://roundtwocameroon.blogspot.com Round II: Cameroon]</ref>


==Notable people==
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*[[Francis Ngannou]], professional boxer and mixed martial artist, former [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] [[List of UFC champions|Heavyweight Champion]]
*[[Noelle Kenmoe]], renowned movie actress and producer


== AEDEBA ==
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[[Category:Populated places in Cameroon]]
By the law n ° 90-53 of December 19, 1990, relating to the freedom of association, a non-political nonprofit association called "ASSOCIATION OF ELITE FOR THE SUPPORT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BATIE" (French: “ASSOCIATION DES ÉLITES POUR APPUI AU DÉVELOPPEMENT DE BATIE” abbreviated "AEADEBA") was created.
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[[Category:Communes of Cameroon]]


Considering the resolution adopted at the Congress of May 26, 2018 setting new directions for its actions, the AEDEBA is now the Association of Elites for Development Support Batié (French: l'Association des Elites pour Appui au Développement de Batié, abbreviated AEDEBA).<ref> [https://aedeba.com AEDEBA]</ref>


==References==
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{{Communes of West Region, Cameroon}}
[[fr:Batié]]

[[pl:Batié (Kamerun)]]
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[[ro:Batié, Camerun]]

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Latest revision as of 13:06, 28 September 2024

Batié
Batié landscape
Batié landscape
Batié is located in Cameroon
Batié
Batié
Location in Cameroon
Coordinates: 5°17′N 10°17′E / 5.283°N 10.283°E / 5.283; 10.283
CountryCameroon
ProvinceWest
Danseurs Batie

Batié is a town and municipality in the Hauts Plateaux Division in western Cameroon. It is located at latitude 5.283333 and longitude 10.28333. Batié is known for its association football club Sable FC, the "San San Boys", named after the sand production in this mountainous region. The climate in Batié is very mild. The rainy season typically lasts from March through October. The dry season begins in November and goes into March of the following year.

The closest major city is the provincial capital of the West province, Bafoussam. The village is located on one of the few paved roads (N5) in Cameroon. This two-lane highway connects Bafoussam, to the economic capital of Cameroon, Douala. The N5 cuts across the village and forms two areas of congregation. One is the carrefour and the other is le marché. Le marché is the local market that follows the traditional calendar and occurs every 8 days.

Transportation

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Since Batié is located on a paved road, travelling to neighbouring villages is relatively easy. Below is a list of prices via local transportation and the time that it would take. (c. 2010 prices)

  • Batié - Baham: 15 min in a taxi (400CFA)
  • Batié – Bamenjou: 20 min on a moto (700CFA)
  • Batié - Bafoussam: 30 min in a taxi (600CFA)
  • Bafoussam – Bagangté: an hour in a taxi (500CFA)
  • Bafoussam – Dschang: an hour in a taxi (500CFA)
  • Bafoussam – Bamenda: 90 min in a taxi (1200CFA)
  • Bafoussam – Foumbot: 30 min in a taxi (600CFA)
  • Bafoussam – Foumban: 45 min in taxi (800CFA)
  • Bafoussam – Yaoundé: 5 hours in bus, (4500CFA)

The taxi described here is a typical "bush taxi" where up to 8 people would ride in a 4-person sedan from one to two decades ago.

Peace Corps

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Peace Corps Cameroon had a training center in Batié in the 1980s, and has had a series of volunteers in the community.[citation needed] Round II: Cameroon chronicles a Small Enterprise Development volunteer in Batié from 2008–2010.[1]

Notable people

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AEDEBA

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By the law n ° 90-53 of December 19, 1990, relating to the freedom of association, a non-political nonprofit association called "ASSOCIATION OF ELITE FOR THE SUPPORT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BATIE" (French: “ASSOCIATION DES ÉLITES POUR APPUI AU DÉVELOPPEMENT DE BATIE” abbreviated "AEADEBA") was created.

Considering the resolution adopted at the Congress of May 26, 2018 setting new directions for its actions, the AEDEBA is now the Association of Elites for Development Support Batié (French: l'Association des Elites pour Appui au Développement de Batié, abbreviated AEDEBA).[2]

References

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  1. ^ Round II: Cameroon
  2. ^ AEDEBA
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