Subdivision · Nyong-et-Mfoumou
# Ayos

Ayos is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Nyong-et-Mfoumou, Centre Region. It covers 1,650.1 km². 70 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,650 km²
- 4 mapped services
- 704 m typical elevation

## Where is Ayos?

Ayos lies in Nyong-et-Mfoumou, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 6 other subdivisions: Akonolinga, Bebend, Minta, Nanga-Eboko, Nguelemendouka and Nyakokombo. By area it is the 81st largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 26.9% of Nyong-et-Mfoumou. The centre of Ayos is about 111 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 4.1092° N, 12.4898° E.

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

## Know before you go: Ayos
- 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 112 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 18:01).

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 Ayos

Open gazetteers list 70 villages, towns and localities in Ayos. Settlements here lie between about 667 m and 759 m above sea level (median 704 m).
- Abokoundi
- Aboué
- Adoua
- Andom
- Assobam
- Atoa
- Atong
- Atout
- Awa
- Ayos
- Bamba
- Bifoss
- Bii
- Biyem
- Ebolakounou
- Ebolembama
- Emini
- Emini I
- Endo
- Endom
- Esson
- Ewo
- Eyes
- Koutoubingono
- Mabang
- Makumba
- Mbaka
- Mbang
- Mboa
- Mbogé
- Mboké
- Mboni
- Mboun
- Mebessi
- Mekouma
- Meto
- Mimbega
- Molane
- Molé
- Momegombo
- Mvianga
- Mvionga
- Ndéllé
- Ngada
- Nginda
- Ngondo
- Ngoubi
- Ngoulémakong
- Ngoumesseng
- Ngoun
- Ngouong
- Nguinda
- Nkoambang
- Nkolngok
- Nkolobodou
- Nkoloboudou
- Nsan
- Nsan II
- Nyabewo'o
- Nyabéwa
- Nyakoulou
- Obis
- Olembe
- Olembé
- Sobia
- Tomba
- Tomba III
- Tsizok
- Yebé
- Éyes

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ayos

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

### Water

26 rivers and streams.
- Ayolo
- Biyili
- Djimbalam
- Dzenva
- Enanga
- Mbélé
- Mbélé
- Messaba
- Mfumbé
- Miala Nsongo
- Mono
- Mvoulou
- Mwaké
- Ngessé
- Ngousso
- Niamaya
- Nkoasse
- Nsadembe
- Nyo
- Paba
- Té
- Viala
- Vii
- Yoa

…and 2 more.

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 Ayos and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nyong-et-Mfoumou, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Sep (22 °C). About 1,502 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (233 mm) and the driest Jan (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 24 | 14 |
| Feb | 25 | 44 |
| Mar | 25 | 109 |
| Apr | 24 | 152 |
| May | 24 | 157 |
| Jun | 23 | 132 |
| Jul | 23 | 126 |
| Aug | 22 | 176 |
| Sep | 22 | 218 |
| Oct | 23 | 233 |
| Nov | 23 | 123 |
| Dec | 23 | 18 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ayos
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hôpital Régional Annexe d'Ayos · Ayos | 24 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | TotalEnergies AYOS · Ayos | 23 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hôtel Quartier Latin · Nanga-Eboko | 39 km | Map |
| School | Primary school · Ayos | 23 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 Ayos

Places mapped inside Ayos in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Schools 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 Nyong-et-Mfoumou
- Akonolinga
- Endom
- Mengang
- Nyakokombo

## Quick answers
- Where is Ayos? In Nyong-et-Mfoumou, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Ayos? Akonolinga, Bebend, Minta, Nanga-Eboko, Nguelemendouka and Nyakokombo
- What time zone is Ayos in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Ayos? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Ayos? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayos? 70 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ayos? Settlements lie between 667 m and 759 m
- What is the best time to visit Ayos? December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayos? Hôpital Régional Annexe d'Ayos, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayos? TotalEnergies AYOS, about 23 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayos? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayos? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayos? CM002009002 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 1,650.1 km²
- P-code: CM002009002
- Department: Nyong-et-Mfoumou

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