# Nanga-Eboko Subdivision, Haute-Sanaga, Centre Region

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/nanga-eboko/

Subdivision · Haute-Sanaga 

# Nanga-Eboko

Nanga-Eboko is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Haute-Sanaga, Centre Region. It covers **5,396.8 km²**. 203 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,397km²
- 13mapped services
- 634 mtypical elevation

## Where is Nanga-Eboko?

Nanga-Eboko lies in [Haute-Sanaga](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/), [Centre Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 9 other subdivisions: [Akonolinga](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/nyong-et-mfoumou/akonolinga/), [Ayos](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/nyong-et-mfoumou/ayos/), [Bibey](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/bibey/), [Lembe Yezoum](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/lembe-yezoum/), [Mbandjock](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/mbandjock/), [Minta](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/minta/), [Nkoteng](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/nkoteng/), [Nsem](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/nsem/) and [Yoko](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/mbam-et-kim/yoko/). By area it is the 18th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 46.0% of [Haute-Sanaga](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/). The centre of Nanga-Eboko is about 140 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 4.7860° N, 12.3781° E.

Source: [Institut National de Cartographie (INC) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cmr).

## Things to see in and around Nanga-Eboko

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nanga-Eboko: 1 memorial.

- Le Chef Nanga Eboko · memorial

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Nanga-Eboko

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Douala
- CurrencyFranc (XAF)
- Country calling code+237
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Plug typesType C, E · 220 V
- Driving sideRight

### Nearest airports

- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé149 km

### Nearest railway station

Nanga Eboko (Nanga-Eboko), about 10 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 18:00).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Nanga-Eboko

Open gazetteers list **203 villages, towns and localities** in Nanga-Eboko. The largest with a recorded population: Nanga Eboko (28,518). Settlements here lie between about 570 m and 756 m above sea level (median 634 m).

- AKOMO
- ALANGANA-ETSINGUILI
- ATOLO - MENGALA
- Abam
- Ading
- Akak
- Akouta
- Avangan
- BANA
- BIKIT - EVOVOE
- BISSO I-BISSO II-MBANNANGA-MFANDENA
- BISSONO-MENGOSSA
- Berkong
- Betékélé
- Bibassa
- Biboa
- Bidemba
- Bidjole
- Bidougou
- Bifoulé
- Bikaga
- Bikang
- Bikonjok
- Bipan
- Bipoga
- Bipogué
- Bissaga
- Bissaki
- Bitam
- Bogoba
- Boundjou
- Bétékélé
- Damas
- Darosa
- Do
- Donkong
- Dontchua
- Déa
- EBOLBOUMOU-MEKA'A-ANDOM
- EDOUMDANE
- EKANG-FANG
- Ebalabalassé
- Ebiguidi
- Ebonikak
- Eboudoumwan
- Edoudoumwon
- Edoumdané
- Efogo
- Efoulane
- Ekanga
- Ekok
- Ekomaye
- Ekomayé
- Ekomba
- Ekondong
- Ekono
- Ekpwakoula
- Ekpwoe
- Elone
- Emtsé
- Endang
- Endek
- Engane
- Epegang
- Epogane
- Essamesso
- Essimeyong
- Etognang
- Etounabang
- Evoumzi
- Evounzi
- Guinda
- Ibonko
- KOKOA
- Kaa
- Kokoum
- Kono
- Kourou
- Lati
- Lembé
- Lembé Bagdja
- Loum
- Malarba
- Mbam
- Mbenda
- Mbendzi
- Mbengueni
- Mbenola
- Mbiam
- Mbomenjok
- Mbong
- Mboum
- Mebolé
- Meboné
- Mekone II
- Mekoum
- Memvounga
- Mendeké
- Mendom
- Mendoumbé
- Mengaa
- Mengane
- Mengang
- Mengaé
- Mengoa
- Mengondé
- Mengue
- Menguinda
- Mengué
- Messa
- Messaa
- Messibigui
- Mességué
- Metemené
- Metoré
- Metémané
- Meva
- Mewomé
- Mewout
- Meyang
- Meyané
- Meyosso
- Mezassa
- Mfomalène
- Mhomendjok
- Miba
- Mimbang
- Mimbélé
- Minkom
- Mpandzé
- Mpang
- Mpomtené
- Mvamba
- Mvog-Betsi
- Mvono
- Mébolé
- Méka
- Mékak
- Mékomo
- Mémia
- Mésandjobé
- Méyandé 1
- Méyandé 2
- Mézan
- NKOLABANDA - NKOLESSAN
- Nang-Ekak
- Nanga Eboko
- Nangmané
- Ndameka
- Ndandouk
- Ndemba
- Nding
- Ndjasi
- Ndjimekong
- Ndjombé
- Ngalala
- Ngamba
- Ngara
- Ngaroua
- Ngboum
- Ngoakomba
- Ngonovea
- Ngonovoa
- Ngoulemekong
- Ngoulmekong
- Nguinda
- Niayessé
- Nkila
- Nkoambang
- Nkolmveng
- Nkomessamba
- Nkomeye
- Nkondom
- Nseng Okong
- Nsimeyong
- Nyayessé
- Nzinké
- ONGO'O-ENDOUM-YAMBA-ESSOUM
- Okassang
- Okoualane
- Omgbangdouma
- Ouassa Bamvélé
- Ouassa Mbamvele
- Oyombang
- Sabé
- Sandza
- Sanga
- Sassé
- Seng Etok
- Sika
- Sombone
- Sonkot
- Tamai
- Tamaï
- Tamé
- Tchaouri
- Tsékoum
- Wala
- Wassa
- Yanga
- Yellé
- Zengbaga
- Zengoaga

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Nanga-Eboko

Named natural and historic features inside Nanga-Eboko, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

100 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Akesseng
- Aké
- Amgbanin
- Avanga
- Avéa
- Bilé
- Bisséa
- Bolé
- Chutes Etok
- Dekbé
- Djogone
- Dollé
- Ekondé
- Ekoné I
- Ekoué
- Elézoa
- Evoua
- Ewé
- Gnatombé
- Isipéké
- Kanamé
- Kilimbi
- Kilimbi
- Kogo

…and 77 more.

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Mont Mengang · 655 m
- Mont Nkoossing · 647 m
- Mont Eloé · 639 m

### Forests and nature

5 forests.

- Forêt Essam
- Forêt Loua
- Forêt Mabom
- Forêt Mékoua
- Forêt Yem

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Nanga-Eboko and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Haute-Sanaga, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Aug (22 °C). About 1,459 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (223 mm) and the driest Jan (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 11 

Feb 25 40 

Mar 25 102 

Apr 24 148 

May 24 156 

Jun 23 139 

Jul 23 131 

Aug 22 178 

Sep 23 211 

Oct 23 223 

Nov 23 105 

Dec 23 15 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nanga-Eboko

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hôpital de la caisse · Nanga-Eboko 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.92197&mlon=12.30450#map=17/4.92197/12.30450) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies NANGA EBOKO · Nanga-Eboko 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.66731&mlon=12.37166#map=17/4.66731/12.37166) 

Hotel Hôtel lessiré et fils · Nanga-Eboko 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.67126&mlon=12.37403#map=17/4.67126/12.37403) 

School École Publique de Boundjou · Nanga-Eboko 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.72565&mlon=12.43809#map=17/4.72565/12.43809) 

College Cosendai Adventist University · Nanga-Eboko 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.67534&mlon=12.36033#map=17/4.67534/12.36033) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nanga-Eboko

Places mapped inside Nanga-Eboko in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities3
- Restaurants1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other subdivisions in Haute-Sanaga

- Bibey
- Lembe Yezoum
- Mbandjock
- Minta
- Nkoteng
- Nsem

## Quick answers

- Where is Nanga-Eboko?In Haute-Sanaga, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Nanga-Eboko?Akonolinga, Ayos, Bibey, Lembe Yezoum, Mbandjock, Minta, Nkoteng, Nsem and Yoko
- What is there to see in Nanga-Eboko?Le Chef Nanga Eboko
- What time zone is Nanga-Eboko in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Nanga-Eboko?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Nanga-Eboko?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nanga-Eboko?203 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nanga-Eboko?Settlements lie between 570 m and 756 m
- What is the highest point in Nanga-Eboko?Mont Mengang (655 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nanga-Eboko?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nanga-Eboko?Hôpital de la caisse, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nanga-Eboko?TotalEnergies NANGA EBOKO, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nanga-Eboko?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nanga-Eboko?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nanga-Eboko?CM002001005 (OCHA common operational dataset)
