Subdivision · Mefou-et-Akono
# Mbankomo

Mbankomo is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Mefou-et-Akono, Centre Region. It covers 445.1 km². 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 48 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 445 km²
- 48 mapped services
- 730 m typical elevation

## Where is Mbankomo?

Mbankomo lies in Mefou-et-Akono, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 8 other subdivisions: Bikok, Lobo, Matomb, Ngoumou, Okola, Yaounde 3e, Yaounde 6e and Yaounde 7e. By area it is the 211th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 33.3% of Mefou-et-Akono. The centre of Mbankomo is about 24 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 3.7568° N, 11.3330° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Mbankomo

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mbankomo: 1 memorial; 1 viewpoint.
- ERV · viewpoint
- Caveau · memorial

### Nearby, outside Mbankomo
- Réserve Forestière d'Ototomo · nature reserve, Ngoumou 10 km
- Eco Park · zoo, Yaounde 3e 17 km
- Parc · zoo, Yaounde 7e 18 km
- ecole pub de Bikok · viewpoint, Bikok 19 km

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: Mbankomo
- 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 25 km
- Douala International Airport (DLA) · Douala 181 km

### Nearest railway station

Nkolngong (Mbankomo), about 7.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 18:06).

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 Mbankomo

Open gazetteers list 62 villages, towns and localities in Mbankomo. The largest with a recorded population: Mbankomo (2,387). Settlements here lie between about 683 m and 887 m above sea level (median 730 m).
- Abang
- Akeng
- Akono
- Angala
- Angon
- Angongo
- Bibong
- Bibé
- Bingela I
- Bingela II
- Binguela
- Biyan
- Ebeba II
- Edipkombo
- Edipkonbo
- Eloumden I
- Eloumden II
- Kala
- Mbadoumou
- Mbalngong
- Mbankomo
- Mbongo
- Mbéyingé
- Mengong
- Menvini
- Menyeng Adzap
- Mesok I
- Mian
- Nden
- Ngatsongo
- Ngoumou
- Nkadip
- Nkoabang
- Nkolbiyen
- Nkolfon
- Nkolkoumou
- Nkolmenyingé
- Nkolmewout
- Nkolmévouté
- Nkolngok
- Nkolnsam
- Nkolntsam
- Nkolyégé
- Nkomekou
- Nkomekoui
- Nkomokui
- Nkong Bingela
- Nkotnkong
- Nkoumadzap
- Nlolnkoumou
- Nomayos
- Nomayos I
- Ntang
- Okoa
- Okong
- Ongot
- Osokoé
- Oveng
- Oweng
- Zoasel I
- Zoassel II
- Zoatoupsi

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbankomo

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

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Eloumden · 822 m

### Getting around

1 railway station.
- Onembélé

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 Mbankomo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mefou-et-Akono, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Aug (22 °C). About 1,528 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (236 mm) and the driest Jan (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to February and July.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 24 | 16 |
| Feb | 25 | 42 |
| Mar | 24 | 126 |
| Apr | 24 | 172 |
| May | 24 | 155 |
| Jun | 23 | 122 |
| Jul | 22 | 113 |
| Aug | 22 | 168 |
| Sep | 22 | 221 |
| Oct | 23 | 236 |
| Nov | 23 | 136 |
| Dec | 24 | 20 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mbankomo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hopital de District de Mbankomo · Mbankomo | 8.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Express union · Mbankomo | 8.1 km | Map |
| ATM | SANTA LUCIA Melen · Yaounde 6e | 22 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | BG Petroleum · Mbankomo | 5.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | United Hotel Conference and Cinema · Mbankomo | 8.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Carrefour Tkc · Yaounde 6e | 19 km | Map |
| School | Lycée Technique de Mbankomo · Mbankomo | 6.3 km | Map |
| College | Life Institute Complex · Mbankomo | 7.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Commissariat de Police · Mbankomo | 8.3 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 Mbankomo

Places mapped inside Mbankomo in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 3
- Petrol pumps 9
- Hotels 4
- Schools 16
- Colleges and universities 4
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 6
- Police stations 3

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 Mefou-et-Akono
- Akono
- Bikok
- Ngoumou

## Quick answers
- Where is Mbankomo? In Mefou-et-Akono, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Mbankomo? Bikok, Lobo, Matomb, Ngoumou, Okola, Yaounde 3e, Yaounde 6e and Yaounde 7e
- What is there to see in Mbankomo? Caveau, ERV
- What time zone is Mbankomo in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Mbankomo? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Mbankomo? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbankomo? 62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbankomo? Settlements lie between 683 m and 887 m
- What is the highest point in Mbankomo? Eloumden (822 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbankomo? December to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mbankomo? Hopital de District de Mbankomo, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mbankomo? Express union, about 8.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mbankomo? SANTA LUCIA Melen, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mbankomo? BG Petroleum, about 5.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mbankomo? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbankomo? 3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mbankomo? 9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbankomo? CM002006003 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 445.1 km²
- P-code: CM002006003
- Department: Mefou-et-Akono

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