Subdivision · Mbam-et-Kim
# Yoko

Yoko is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Mbam-et-Kim, Centre Region. It covers 15,689.2 km². 155 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 15,689 km²
- 18 mapped services
- 692 m typical elevation

## Where is Yoko?

Yoko lies in Mbam-et-Kim, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 12 other subdivisions: Bankim, Banyo, Belabo, Betare-Oya, Bibey, Mbandjock, Nanga-Eboko, Ngambe-Tikar, Ngaoundal, Ngoro, Ntui and Tibati. By area it is the largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 60.2% of Mbam-et-Kim. The centre of Yoko is about 197 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.4449° N, 12.3324° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Yoko

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Yoko: 2 nature reserves.
- Mbam Djerem National Park · nature reserve
- Parc National de Mpem et Djim · nature reserve

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

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

## Know before you go: Yoko
- 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 210 km
- N'Gaoundéré Airport (NGE) · N'Gaoundéré 252 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 18:00).

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 Yoko

Open gazetteers list 155 villages, towns and localities in Yoko. The largest with a recorded population: Yoko (5,269). Settlements here lie between about 587 m and 992 m above sea level (median 692 m).
- Adia
- Ayem
- Bangang
- Bassolé
- Batoua
- Benga
- Bessir
- Bikti
- Boanda
- Bombot
- Bompteing
- Bomteng
- Bondon
- Béka
- Bélé Salo
- Carrefour Yoko Village
- Choumvan
- Dembe
- Denglé
- Djamani
- Djamané
- Djampa
- Djampan
- Djarendi
- Djeré
- Djin
- Djounkiri
- Don
- Dong
- Donga
- Dougbé
- Douma
- Doumé
- Dounga
- Dzéré
- Emptsé
- Entié II
- Epéda I
- Eto
- Fofoen
- Foufouing
- Foui
- Fouy
- Gagan
- Gandou
- Ganmdon
- Garoua
- Gaédjim
- Goa
- Golemi
- Gouan
- Goédjim
- Goétou
- Guervoum
- Guéré
- Isandja
- Kayi
- Komna-Sang
- Koundjiri
- Koundé
- Kpa
- Layem
- Lewou
- Linté
- Loa
- Lom
- Lèna
- Makagne
- Makan
- Makouri
- Malarba
- Malimbo
- Mandja
- Mangan
- Mangay
- Mangaï
- Mankim
- Maon
- Maroua
- Matsari
- Matshari
- Mbam
- Mbambé
- Mbamdi
- Mbarki
- Mbaré
- Mbati
- Mbatoua
- Mbembeing
- Mbemdem
- Mbengang
- Mbering
- Mbimbim
- Mbombo
- Medjambouni
- Mekoassim
- Mele
- Mendjan Mvouni
- Mengor
- Mengoëng
- Menguendi
- Metchim
- Meyéré
- Mindja
- Mitsimi
- Mogo
- Morkan
- Mvoutoum
- Mvouté
- Mégang
- Mégobi
- Mélimving
- Méloumvi
- Ndani
- Ndim
- Ndipa
- Ndja
- Ndjolé
- Ndéni
- Ngan
- Ngandou
- Ngbatana
- Ngoan
- Ngoatsabe
- Ngong
- Ngontan
- Ngoum
- Ngouétou
- Nguyimi
- Nienam
- Njolé
- Nyem
- Ouedi
- Pokelé
- Pokélé
- Ponradji
- Sangbé
- Sasse
- Sasé
- Sengbe
- Solé
- Songwi
- Séméké
- Tapare
- Taparé
- Tchenguen
- Tchonfou
- Tiofou
- Tiofoun
- Toumbi
- Woa
- Woarème
- Yingbi
- Yoko
- Yondeng

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Yoko

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

### Water

192 rivers and streams.
- Akon
- Apom
- Baké
- Bidolé
- Biloné
- Bisourl
- Boaboa
- Boidoup
- Boulou
- Damti
- Dida
- Diwa
- Dja
- Djam
- Djami
- Djandjou
- Dji
- Djiou
- Djo
- Djé
- Djéké
- Doubok
- Embata
- Emvoin

…and 168 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.
- Hoséré Pahoua Oué · 927 m
- Montagne d’Élon · 571 m

### Forests and nature

7 forests.
- Forêt Okoimé
- Forêt Samélé
- Forêt de Iadjongo
- Forêt de Ngilé
- Forêt de Ngoulembé
- Forêt du Vlololo
- forêt Yamba

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 Yoko 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 Yoko
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hopital de district de Yoko · Yoko | 11 km | Map |
| Mall | Centre commercial · Yoko | 11 km | Map |
| School | Lycée classique de Yoko · Yoko | 8.4 km | Map |
| Police station | Gendarmerie de Yoko · Yoko | 11 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 Yoko

Places mapped inside Yoko in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Hotels 1
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 10
- Pharmacies 1
- Police stations 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 Mbam-et-Kim
- Mbangassina
- Ngambe-Tikar
- Ngoro
- Ntui

## Quick answers
- Where is Yoko? In Mbam-et-Kim, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Yoko? Bankim, Banyo, Belabo, Betare-Oya, Bibey, Mbandjock, Nanga-Eboko, Ngambe-Tikar, Ngaoundal, Ngoro, Ntui and Tibati
- What is there to see in Yoko? Mbam Djerem National Park, Parc National de Mpem et Djim
- What time zone is Yoko in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Yoko? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Yoko? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Yoko? 155 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Yoko? Settlements lie between 587 m and 992 m
- What is the highest point in Yoko? Hoséré Pahoua Oué (927 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Yoko? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Yoko? Hopital de district de Yoko, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Yoko? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Yoko? CM002004005 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 15,689.2 km²
- P-code: CM002004005
- Department: Mbam-et-Kim

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