There are three hierarchical degrees of chiefdoms: 1st, 2nd and 3rd. A first degree chiefdom is responsible for overseeing a larger area subdivded by smaller chiefdoms. In Bamiléké country there are currently approximately nine 1st degree chiefdoms and about 90 chiefdoms with second degree status.
1st Degree Chiefdoms:
- Babadjou
- Bafou
- Bamoungoum
- Bana
- Bandjoun
- Bangangte
- Banka
- Batcham
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