Bangou is a village of the Bamileke people in the West Province of Cameroon with a population of around 12,000.

While the Chief does not have legal or political authority, his role as a traditional leader helps to settle disputes among groups of people and families in lieu of the legal court systems.

Like many other villages in the West region, agriculture is the predominant economic subsistence in Bangou.

The main staple crops that are cultivated are corn, potatoes, yams, bananas, plantains, and beans.

In addition to the numerous primary schools, there is a hospital in Bangou, a small bank that deals in micro-credit and a hotel (Hotel de la Paix).