New Town Barombi is a village in Cameroon located in Meme Division, Mbonge Subdivision of
the South West Region. it is neighbor to Bai Panya and Kotto Barombi. In 2005 this villages
recorded a population of;
Bai Panya: 3284 inhabitants
New Town Barombi: 1876 inhabitants
Kotto Barombi: 430 inhabitants 1
New Town Barombi is a village made of up diverse ethnic groups such as the Orokos, Moghamo,
Wum, Bakossi, kom, Mbengwie, Fang, just to name a few. A Society made up of strangers. The
original indigenous people of this land are the Bakundus. Oral history hold it that the first
settlers of this village migrated from Kotto Barombi and there were just two houses at the start
of development which were located at the beginning of the village (this can not be verified)
Activities
The main occupation of the people here is farming, while some are market traders, tailors,
teachers, carpenters, builders etc, most still doubles as farmer
Crops
Due to the rich coastal black soil and the tropical climate, the New Town Barombi people are
predominantly agriculturalists, engaging in farming as their main source of livelihood. Crops
such as cocoa, plantains, cassava, and yams are widely cultivated.
New Town Barombi is a vibrant and culturally diverse village located in Meme Division, Mbonge Subdivision, in the South West Region of Cameroon. With a recorded population of 1,876 inhabitants (2005 census), our community stands as a melting pot of ethnic groups such as Oroko, Moghamo, Wum, Bakossi, Kom, Mbengwi, Fang, and others — all living together as one people.
Though built on land originally inhabited by the Bakundu indigenous group, New Town Barombi has grown into a welcoming village that embraces unity, cooperation, and progress through diversity. Our strength lies in our people — hardworking, loving, caring, supportive, and resilient.
Oral history suggests that the first settlers of New Town Barombi migrated from Kotto Barombi, beginning with only two houses at the village’s entrance. Over time, the community expanded, attracting families from various regions of Cameroon and evolving into the diverse settlement it is today.
Despite its growth and contribution to the region, New Town Barombi faces a unique challenge:
It exists on the physical map, but is absent from the civil status and digital registry systems of Cameroon. This lack of official recognition has contributed significantly to the village’s neglect in terms of public infrastructure, government services, and development opportunities.
New Town Barombi is more than a village — it is a community built on:
Ethnic diversity
Shared culture
Agricultural strength
Collective resilience
A rich vision for growth
Our people are predominantly farmers, cultivating cocoa, plantains, cassava, yams, and other crops thanks to our fertile tropical soil. Alongside farming, many residents are traders, tailors, teachers, carpenters, and skilled artisans.
New Town Barombi continues to experience long-standing developmental challenges, including:
Lack of official recognition as a locality in national records
Absence of essential infrastructure:
No health center
No secondary or high school
No pipe-borne water
A deplorable primary school building, existing long before the Anglophone Crisis
Neglect caused by limited political representation
Low visibility on national and digital platforms
These challenges have slowed progress — but they have not stopped the determination of the people.
The New Town Barombi community is now taking intentional steps to:
Reclaim its identity
Build visibility locally and globally
Unite sons and daughters at home and abroad
Strengthen political and social representation
Advocate for development and government attention
Preserve its history and cultural legacy
Connect with partners interested in transformation
This website is part of that mission — a platform to tell our story, share our progress, and attract support for future development.
We are committed to creating a New Town Barombi where:
Every child has access to quality education
Every family receives healthcare without traveling long distances
Infrastructure supports growth and opportunity
Our history is preserved and shared proudly
Our people stand united for sustainable development
We believe that visibility leads to transformation — and this is only the beginning.
Our village has the potential, the passion, and the people to rise. With collaboration, leadership, and representation, New Town Barombi can take its rightful place among recognized and thriving communities in Cameroon
