Subdivision · Nyong-et-Mfoumou
# Mengang

Mengang is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Nyong-et-Mfoumou, Centre Region. It covers 511.3 km². 26 named villages and localities are recorded here.
- 511 km²
- 706 m typical elevation

## Where is Mengang?

Mengang lies in Nyong-et-Mfoumou, Centre Region, Cameroon. It borders 4 other subdivisions: Akonolinga, Assamba, Awae and Dzeng. By area it is the 187th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 8.3% of Nyong-et-Mfoumou. The centre of Mengang is about 67 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 3.8422° N, 12.1159° E.

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

## Know before you go: Mengang
- 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 64 km
- Oyem Airport (OYE) · Oyem 262 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 18:03).

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 Mengang

Open gazetteers list 26 villages, towns and localities in Mengang. Settlements here lie between about 677 m and 737 m above sea level (median 706 m).
- Afambassi
- Akolo
- Awaé
- Biyombo
- Ebolakounou
- Edou
- Ekok
- Ekoko
- Essong
- Koundou
- Mbok
- Mekouda
- Mengang
- Mengou
- Mengouou
- Minbang
- Moumou
- Ndélé
- Niato
- Nkoaémvoan
- Nkolbebé
- Nsébé
- Nséosou
- Ékok
- Ékoko
- Ésong

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mengang

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.
- Abé
- Djaa
- Loa
- Mfoumou
- Minlolo
- Mokodo
- Méki
- Mévoua
- Nding
- Ndjombo
- Nkona
- Nkoundigi
- Nsoko
- Ntondo
- Éwélé

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Einvong · 774 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 Mengang 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 Mengang
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hôpital de district d'Akonolinga · Akonolinga | 17 km | Map |
| Bank | Express Union · Akonolinga | 16 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kori oil · Akonolinga | 16 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hôtel Saint Tropez · Akonolinga | 15 km | Map |
| School | ecole primaire de ndamba · Akonolinga | 15 km | Map |
| Police station | Gendarmerie · Akonolinga | 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-Mfoumou
- Akonolinga
- Ayos
- Endom
- Nyakokombo

## Quick answers
- Where is Mengang? In Nyong-et-Mfoumou, Centre Region, Cameroon
- What borders Mengang? Akonolinga, Assamba, Awae and Dzeng
- What time zone is Mengang in? UTC+1
- What currency is used in Mengang? Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Mengang? English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mengang? 26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mengang? Settlements lie between 677 m and 737 m
- What is the highest point in Mengang? Einvong (774 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mengang? December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mengang? Hôpital de district d'Akonolinga, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mengang? Express Union, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mengang? Kori oil, about 16 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mengang? CM002009004 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdivision
- Area: 511.3 km²
- P-code: CM002009004
- Department: Nyong-et-Mfoumou

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