Subdivision · Mbam-et-Kim
# Ngambe-Tikar

Ngambe-Tikar is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Mbam-et-Kim, Centre Region. It covers 6,901.8 km². 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 6,902 km²
- 3 mapped services
- 759 m typical elevation

## Where is Ngambe-Tikar?

Ngambe-Tikar lies in Mbam-et-Kim, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 7 other subdivisions: Bankim, Deuk, Magba, Malantouen, Massangam, Ngoro and Yoko. By area it is the 12th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 26.5% of Mbam-et-Kim. The centre of Ngambe-Tikar is about 200 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.6533° N, 11.7048° E.

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

## Know before you go: Ngambe-Tikar
- 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 215 km
- N'Gaoundéré Airport (NGE) · N'Gaoundéré 279 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 18:02).

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 Ngambe-Tikar

Open gazetteers list 77 villages, towns and localities in Ngambe-Tikar. Settlements here lie between about 635 m and 921 m above sea level (median 759 m).
- Akouen
- Akouén
- Beng-Beng
- Bioko
- Biwawé
- Boubala
- Boupa
- Chake
- Djinga
- Ga
- Gambé
- Gandié
- Gbatok
- Guimbonlo
- Gwati
- Gwenze
- Gâ
- Ina
- Klong
- Koang
- Koengboé
- Kong
- Kpaing
- Kpwagan
- Kwagan
- Longwe
- Lonwé
- Maboen
- Makan
- Makoudouk
- Mambioko
- Mamblang
- Manbioko
- Mande
- Mandié
- Mandja
- Mandjambok
- Mandjanbo
- Mandwé
- Manga
- Mango Fion
- Mango Nzoni
- Mangon
- Mangoulan
- Manguen I
- Manka
- Mankan
- Manso
- Matseri
- Mbaboèn
- Mbangon
- Mbasongo
- Mbe
- Mbgoto
- Mboména II
- Mbondé
- Mbouli
- Mboutou
- Mondzon
- Mpama
- Nboména
- Nche
- Nditam
- Nditam Ditam
- Ndoum
- Nga
- Ngambé Tikar
- Ngangui
- Ngon
- Ngoumé
- Ngu
- Oué
- Pamvou
- Pobiong
- Samafou
- Sonkou
- We

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ngambe-Tikar

Named natural and historic features inside Ngambe-Tikar, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

25 rivers and streams.
- Daki
- Dangala
- Djime
- Djié
- Doué
- Ebé
- Etjié
- Fi
- Kondong
- Mampli
- Mbei
- Meschi
- Mongoé
- Moui
- Mô
- Nché
- Ngou
- Nguié
- Njié
- Nkoup
- River Nsang
- Sui
- Séko
- Tapari

…and 1 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.
- Hoséré Glon · 1,062 m
- Mont Oué · 768 m

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 Ngambe-Tikar and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mbam-et-Kim, the warmest month is Mar (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,579 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (238 mm) and the driest Dec (6 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 | 22 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 21 |
| Mar | 25 | 85 |
| Apr | 24 | 154 |
| May | 24 | 180 |
| Jun | 23 | 186 |
| Jul | 22 | 194 |
| Aug | 22 | 236 |
| Sep | 22 | 238 |
| Oct | 22 | 208 |
| Nov | 23 | 65 |
| Dec | 22 | 6 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ngambe-Tikar
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| School | The Bridge Day Care - Creche Maternelle · Ngambe-Tikar | 28 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 Ngambe-Tikar

Places mapped inside Ngambe-Tikar in open map data, by type.
- Schools 2
- Restaurants 1

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 Mbam-et-Kim
- Mbangassina
- Ngoro
- Ntui
- Yoko

## Quick answers
- Where is Ngambe-Tikar? In Mbam-et-Kim, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Ngambe-Tikar? Bankim, Deuk, Magba, Malantouen, Massangam, Ngoro and Yoko
- What time zone is Ngambe-Tikar in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Ngambe-Tikar? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Ngambe-Tikar? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ngambe-Tikar? 77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ngambe-Tikar? Settlements lie between 635 m and 921 m
- What is the highest point in Ngambe-Tikar? Hoséré Glon (1,062 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ngambe-Tikar? November to March
- What is the P-code of Ngambe-Tikar? CM002004002 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 6,901.8 km²
- P-code: CM002004002
- Department: Mbam-et-Kim

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