Subdivision · Nyong-et-Kellé
# Dibang

Dibang is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Nyong-et-Kellé, Centre Region. It covers 467.1 km². 27 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 467 km²
- 346 m typical elevation

## Where is Dibang?

Dibang lies in Nyong-et-Kellé, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 6 other subdivisions: Biyouha, Bot-Makak, Massock-Songloulou, Ngog-Mapubi, Nyanon and Pouma. By area it is the 206th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 7.4% of Nyong-et-Kellé. The centre of Dibang is about 88 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 3.9493° N, 10.7302° E.

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

## Know before you go: Dibang
- 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 95 km
- Douala International Airport (DLA) · Douala 112 km

### Nearest railway station

Gare de Badjob (Messondo), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 18:08).

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 Dibang

Open gazetteers list 27 villages, towns and localities in Dibang. Settlements here lie between about 208 m and 560 m above sea level (median 346 m).
- Bamo
- Boga
- Bomb
- Béda
- Dibang
- Dikonop
- Dingombi
- Ham
- Maholé
- Matol
- Mbanda
- Mbanga
- Minoini Ndjok
- Minomijok
- Mom
- Ndingonbi
- Ndongo
- Ndoupe
- Ndoupé
- Ngodi
- Ngog Ngwas
- Pes Lipan
- Sombo
- Song Mbong
- Song Ngos
- Song Nlend
- Tamalong

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Dibang

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.
- Djouel
- Djouel
- Mbangé
- Mbegdé
- Mbilla
- Ndoupé

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 Dibang and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyong-et-Kellé, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 1,885 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (276 mm) and the driest Jan (24 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to February.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 24 |
| Feb | 25 | 57 |
| Mar | 25 | 146 |
| Apr | 25 | 190 |
| May | 25 | 172 |
| Jun | 24 | 166 |
| Jul | 24 | 174 |
| Aug | 23 | 236 |
| Sep | 24 | 276 |
| Oct | 24 | 264 |
| Nov | 25 | 151 |
| Dec | 25 | 27 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dibang
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hopital de district d'Eséka · Eseka | 34 km | Map |
| Bank | Express Union, Agence de Boumnyebel · Ngog-Mapubi | 15 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Tradex Fuel Station · Pouma | 25 km | Map |
| Hotel | Ecolodges · Eseka | 25 km | Map |
| School | CES de Biyouha · Biyouha | 15 km | Map |
| Police station | Peloton Routier Motorisé de Boumnyébel · Ngog-Mapubi | 15 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.

## Other subdivisions in Nyong-et-Kellé
- Biyouha
- Bondjock
- Bot-Makak
- Eseka
- Makak
- Matomb
- Messondo
- Ngog-Mapubi
- Nguibassal

## Quick answers
- Where is Dibang? In Nyong-et-Kellé, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Dibang? Biyouha, Bot-Makak, Massock-Songloulou, Ngog-Mapubi, Nyanon and Pouma
- What time zone is Dibang in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Dibang? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Dibang? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dibang? 27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dibang? Settlements lie between 208 m and 560 m
- What is the best time to visit Dibang? December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dibang? Hopital de district d'Eséka, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dibang? Express Union, Agence de Boumnyebel, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dibang? Tradex Fuel Station, about 25 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Dibang? CM002008004 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 467.1 km²
- P-code: CM002008004
- Department: Nyong-et-Kellé

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