Subdivision · Haute-Sanaga
# Nsem

Nsem is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Haute-Sanaga, Centre Region. It covers 320.4 km². 29 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 320 km²
- 2 mapped services
- 680 m typical elevation

## Where is Nsem?

Nsem lies in Haute-Sanaga, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 4 other subdivisions: Belabo, Bibey, Minta and Nanga-Eboko. By area it is the 246th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 2.7% of Haute-Sanaga. The centre of Nsem is about 194 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 4.9028° N, 12.9194° E.

Source: Institut National de Cartographie (INC) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Nsem
- Time zone UTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Douala
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Country calling code +237
- Languages English, French
- Plug types Type C, E · 220 V
- Driving side Right

### Nearest airports
- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé 200 km
- N'Gaoundéré Airport (NGE) · N'Gaoundéré 282 km

### Nearest railway station

Zing (Nsem), about 7.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:58).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Nsem

Open gazetteers list 29 villages, towns and localities in Nsem. Settlements here lie between about 617 m and 692 m above sea level (median 680 m).
- Ambam
- Ambane
- Assek
- Emini-Pabela
- Epeda I
- Epeda II
- Epédja II
- Ewoe
- Kogo
- Mandjok
- Mandjouk
- Mbondji
- Mbong
- Mekon I
- Mekon II
- Mekone I
- Mekone II
- Meyan
- Mimbanga
- Ndo
- Ndéne
- Ndéné
- Ngamba
- Ngong
- Nkolowondo
- Nsem
- Nyeng
- Pela
- Zing

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Nsem

Named natural and historic features inside Nsem, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

15 rivers and streams.
- Béa
- Djoni
- Dodoka
- Doumbé
- Iébsé
- Kogo
- Kolba
- Komboro
- Mengbélé
- Ndo Fongo
- Ndombé
- Ngor Douma
- Niaméndouga
- Soussouma
- Toumtoum

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

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

## Weather in Nsem 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nsem
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| School | Cetic de NSEM · Nsem | 2.0 km | Map |
| College | Vecademy Institute · Bibey | 35 km | Map |
| Police station | Gendarmerie Nationale de Bibey · Bibey | 12 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nsem

Places mapped inside Nsem in open map data, by type.
- Schools 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Other subdivisions in Haute-Sanaga
- Bibey
- Lembe Yezoum
- Mbandjock
- Minta
- Nanga-Eboko
- Nkoteng

## Quick answers
- Where is Nsem? In Haute-Sanaga, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Nsem? Belabo, Bibey, Minta and Nanga-Eboko
- What time zone is Nsem in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Nsem? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Nsem? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nsem? 29 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nsem? Settlements lie between 617 m and 692 m
- What is the best time to visit Nsem? November to March
- What is the P-code of Nsem? CM002001007 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 320.4 km²
- P-code: CM002001007
- Department: Haute-Sanaga

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/haute-sanaga/nsem/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.