CREATION

History of the Council or Community

  • History of the Council or Community: 
    • Created in 1948 as Wum Native Authority, covering the Kom, Fungom, Furu-Awah, Beba-Befang, and Esimbi areas.
    • In 1964, renamed Wum Area Council with Kom area carved out to form the Kom-Bum Area Council.
    • Became Wum Rural Council in 1974, and then divided into four councils in 1993.
    • By Decree No. 2004/18 (July 22, 2004), it became Wum Council.
  • Geographic Information: Wum municipality spans an area of 776.67 km², with a population of 51,000 (1987 census). It is located about 83 km from Bamenda.
  • Number of Inhabitants: Approximately 51,000 (1987 census), projected at 75,000 by 2016.
  • Area/Size of the Municipality: 776.67 km².
  • 2004Smaller but stronger

    HERE COMES WUM

    By Decree No. 2004/18 (July 22, 2004), it became Wum Council, a legally recognized municipality.
  • 1993Further Division

    BIRTH TO FOUR

    In 1993, Wum Rural Council was divided into four councils corresponding to the four subdivisions in Menchum.
  • 1974Wum Rural Council

    WUM RURAL COUNCIL

    In 1974, it became Wum Rural Council, with management put under an appointed council administrator.
  • 1964Separation

    CARVING OUT OF KOM

    In 1964, it became Wum Area Council, with the Kom area being carved out to form the Kom-Bum Area Council.
  • 1948Creation

    CREATION OF WUM

    Wum was created in 1948 as the Wum Native Authority, which initially covered the Kom, Fungom, Furu-Awah, Beba-Befang, and Esimbi areas.