# Obala Subdivision, Lekié, Centre Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/obala/

Subdivision · Lekié 

# Obala

Obala is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Lekié, Centre Region. It covers **400.6 km²**. 99 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 49 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 401km²
- 49mapped services
- 596 mtypical elevation

## Where is Obala?

Obala lies in [Lekié](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/), [Centre Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 7 other subdivisions: [Batchenga](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/batchenga/), [Edzendouan](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/mefou-et-afamba/edzendouan/), [Elig-Mfomo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/elig-mfomo/), [Monatele](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/monatele/), [Okola](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/okola/), [Saa](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/saa/) and [Soa](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/mefou-et-afamba/soa/). By area it is the 223rd largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 13.2% of [Lekié](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/lekie/). The centre of Obala is about 28 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 4.1166° N, 11.4938° 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 Obala

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Obala: 1 memorial.

- Mémorial premier Ministre du Cameroun · memorial

### Nearby, outside Obala

- Monument de la reunification · monument, Okola16 km
- Cimetiere Municipal · monument, Okola16 km
- Bench 1 · viewpoint, Okola19 km
- Bench 2 · viewpoint, Okola19 km
- Porte des étoiles · attraction, Yaounde 1er19 km
- Cimetiere St.Barthelemy de Mva'a · memorial, Okola20 km
- Statue Flamme Jeux Universitaire · monument, Soa20 km
- Statue Jeux Universitaire · monument, Soa20 km

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: Obala

- 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) · Yaoundé44 km
- Douala International Airport (DLA) · Douala197 km

### Nearest railway station

Gare d'Obala (Obala), about 7.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 18:05).

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 Obala

Open gazetteers list **99 villages, towns and localities** in Obala. The largest with a recorded population: Obala (45,321). Settlements here lie between about 524 m and 751 m above sea level (median 596 m).

- Abokono
- Abono
- Afanésélé
- Bilone
- Doua
- Efok
- Ekoumdouma
- Ekékom
- Elig Bessola
- Elig Ngomo
- Elig-Tsogo
- Elig-kouma I
- Elig-kouma II
- Eloa Ngazouma
- Endinding
- Esesang
- Essele
- Essong
- Essong Mintsang
- Essélé
- Eton-Bidjoe
- Etoudi-Ayos
- Foulasi
- Foulassi
- Indinding
- Ko
- Komo
- Koud-Adeng
- Koudanding
- Lengom
- Lingom
- Loua I
- Loua II
- Lékié-Assi
- Mbakomo
- Mboua
- Mbélé
- Mbélé I
- Mbélé II
- Mekas
- Mfomakak
- Mindjomo
- Mindzomo
- Minkama
- Minkama I
- Minkama II
- Mintotomo
- Mvog-Dzigui
- Mvoua
- Mvouma
- Ngongo
- Ninkama III
- Nkol-Tsogo I
- Nkol-Tsogo II
- Nkolbikok
- Nkolbiyem
- Nkolbot
- Nkolfep
- Nkolfoulou
- Nkolfoulou III
- Nkolguem I
- Nkolguem II
- Nkolmbené
- Nkolmbéné
- Nkolmelen
- Nkolmendouga
- Nkolmélen
- Nkolndobo
- Nkolngem
- Nkolnkui
- Nkoloua
- Nkoltomo I
- Nkoltomo II
- Nkolédouma
- Nkoléwodo
- Nkom-Ndamba
- Nkom-efoufoum
- Nkometou II
- Nkometou III
- Nkométou II
- Nsan
- Nto
- Ntsan
- Ntuissong
- Obala
- Okok Assi
- Tsèk
- Village pionier
- Yemessoum II
- Yemsoa I
- Yemsoa III
- Yeptang
- Yémékout
- Yémésoum
- Yémésoum I
- Zima
- Zoatoupsi
- Éfok
- Ézézang

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 Obala

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Biouano
- Faména
- Foulou
- Misolé
- Ngokmengon
- Nkoa
- Ntsa
- Véma

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Nkoltsada · 582 m

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 Obala and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Lekié, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 1,475 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (231 mm) and the driest Jan (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and June to July**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 14 

Feb 25 40 

Mar 25 117 

Apr 24 164 

May 24 149 

Jun 23 119 

Jul 23 115 

Aug 23 169 

Sep 23 212 

Oct 23 231 

Nov 24 126 

Dec 24 18 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Obala

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute · Okola 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.98279&mlon=11.44915#map=17/3.98279/11.44915) 

Bank SCB Cameroun - Agence Obala · Obala 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.16640&mlon=11.53228#map=17/4.16640/11.53228) 

ATM Société Générale · Yaounde 1er 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.89253&mlon=11.51208#map=17/3.89253/11.51208) 

Petrol pump TOTAL Obala · Obala 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.14074&mlon=11.53009#map=17/4.14074/11.53009) 

Hotel Complexe Hôtelier Le Mintar · Obala 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.15940&mlon=11.53371#map=17/4.15940/11.53371) 

Mall Afrique Asie Europe Sarl · Yaounde 1er 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.91002&mlon=11.52500#map=17/3.91002/11.52500) 

School École Catholique Saint Mukassa de Koudandeng · Obala 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.09673&mlon=11.48338#map=17/4.09673/11.48338) 

College ICT University · Obala 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.14090&mlon=11.47929#map=17/4.14090/11.47929) 

Police station Hôtel de Police d'Obala · Obala 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.16937&mlon=11.53458#map=17/4.16937/11.53458) 

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 Obala

Places mapped inside Obala in open map data, by type.

- Banks2
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels8
- Schools12
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants4
- Police stations1

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 Lekié

- Batchenga
- Ebebda
- Elig-Mfomo
- Evodoula
- Lobo
- Monatele
- Okola
- Saa

## Quick answers

- Where is Obala?In Lekié, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Obala?Batchenga, Edzendouan, Elig-Mfomo, Monatele, Okola, Saa and Soa
- What is there to see in Obala?Mémorial premier Ministre du Cameroun
- What time zone is Obala in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Obala?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Obala?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Obala?99 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Obala?Settlements lie between 524 m and 751 m
- What is the highest point in Obala?Nkoltsada (582 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Obala?December to March and June to July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Obala?Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Obala?SCB Cameroun - Agence Obala, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Obala?Société Générale, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Obala?TOTAL Obala, about 4.8 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Obala?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Obala?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Obala?CM002002007 (OCHA common operational dataset)