# East Region, Cameroon – Departments, Population & Map

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Region · Cameroon 

# East Region

East Region is a region of Cameroon. It had an estimated **1,283,771 people** in 2025 on 109,991 km² (about 12 per km²). Its main town is Bertoua. It is divided into 4 departments. 1,859 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 279 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,283,771people (2025)
- 109,991km²
- 4departments
- 279mapped services

## How many people live in East Region?

East Region had an estimated **1,283,771 people** in 2025 — 4.4% of Cameroon, 9th of 10 regions. There are 1,008 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cameroon figure of 1,034). Spread over 109,991 km², that is about **12 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 10 regions.

38.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Cameroon). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.

0–4 ****183,973**

5–9 ****159,901**

10–14 ****146,494**

15–19 ****139,051**

20–24 ****134,036**

25–29 ****110,812**

30–34 ****86,904**

35–39 ****74,090**

40–44 ****61,199**

45–49 ****49,588**

50–54 ****39,920**

55–59 ****31,227**

60–64 ****24,692**

65–69 ****19,325**

70–74 ****12,124**

75–79 ****6,114**

80+ ****4,321**

Source: [BUCREP Cameroun via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, Creative Commons Attribution International (CC BY))](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cmr).

## Where is East Region?

East Region lies in [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 3 other regions: [Adamawa Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/adamawa/), [Centre Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/) and [South Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/). By area it is the largest of 10 regions in Cameroon. It covers 23.6% of [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). The centre of East Region is about 260 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 3.8924° N, 13.8600° E. Local names: Est .

Source: [Institut National de Cartographie (INC) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cmr).

## Things to see in and around East Region

OpenStreetMap lists 31 named sights in East Region: 16 attractions; 4 nature reserves; 4 waterfalls; 1 viewpoint; 1 national park; 1 monument; 1 zoo; 1 castle or fort; 1 cave; 1 museum.

- Musée des beaux arts · museum
- Fort de Doumé · castle or fort
- Chute de Ampel · waterfall
- Chutes de Mpouho · waterfall
- Chutes de Nki · waterfall
- Chutes de Saa · waterfall
- Lobéké National Park · national park
- Boumba Bek National Park · nature reserve
- Dja Faunal Reserve · nature reserve
- Nki Nationalpark · nature reserve
- Parc National de Deng Deng · nature reserve
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Camp Licondo · attraction
- Carrière Kuete Bedell client bertoua · attraction
- Clairière De Ndjangui · attraction
- Clairière de Djaloumbé · attraction
- Clairère Ndangaye · attraction
- Gassimi · attraction
- Jetty for Bomandjokou · attraction
- La Petite Savane · attraction
- Marché de Ngoap · attraction
- Mokok Menteng bat cave · attraction
- Ngwan · attraction
- Place des fêtes de Lomié · attraction
- Stade communautaire · attraction
- WWF Ikwa camp · attraction
- WWF Ponda Camp · attraction
- WWF Yumbi bai field base · attraction
- Picathartes cave · cave
- Statut de J Atangana Mpene · monument

…and 1 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: East Region

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Douala
- CurrencyFranc (XAF)
- Country calling code+237
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Plug typesType C, E · 220 V
- Driving sideRight

### Nearest airports

- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé257 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:02, sunset around 17:56).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:15 18:10 11.9 h 

Feb 06:18 18:18 12.0 h 

Mar 06:11 18:16 12.1 h 

Apr 05:58 18:10 12.2 h 

May 05:51 18:09 12.3 h 

Jun 05:54 18:14 12.3 h 

Jul 06:00 18:20 12.3 h 

Aug 06:02 18:16 12.2 h 

Sep 05:55 18:04 12.1 h 

Oct 05:49 17:51 12.0 h 

Nov 05:51 17:47 11.9 h 

Dec 06:02 17:56 11.9 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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.

## Departments of East Region

Department Area km² Subdivisions Services 

[Boumba-et-Ngoko](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/east/boumba-et-ngoko/) 31,753 4 34 

[Haut-Nyong](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/east/haut-nyong/) 36,051 14 91 

[Kadey](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/east/kadey/) 16,123 7 28 

[Lom-et-Djérem](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/east/lom-et-djerem/) 26,064 8 126 

Source: [Institut National de Cartographie (INC) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cmr); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in East Region

- Bertoua137,993
- Batouri49,422
- Garoua Boulaï46,615
- Yokadouma32,900
- Abong Mbang24,433
- Bélabo24,359
- Bétaré Oya11,866
- Dimako8,476
- Doumé5,581
- Ndelele5,040
- Mbang1,237
- Abong Doum640

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of East Region

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

### Water

1,803 rivers and streams; 1 lake; 1 waterfall; 1 dam.

- Abanha
- Abe
- Abengaga
- Abessé
- Abiambola
- Abiéde
- Abiédé
- Abiéré
- Abjété
- Abonja
- Abélago
- Abési
- Achiwongou
- Adjejend
- Adjyaka
- Adoambé
- Adong
- Adyamédyo
- Agbandjo
- Agoassa
- Agoasse
- Ajiladjele
- Akanyenyé
- Akidi

…and 1,782 more.

### Hills and mountains

38 hills; 10 mountains.

- Mont Gousibesin · 954 m
- Mont Bakoi · 905 m
- Mont Mba · 903 m
- Mont Batoro · 872 m
- Mont Mbam · 854 m
- Mont Tassongo · 815 m
- Ngariboboa · 814 m
- Etuinkom · 778 m
- Mont Ngoudila · 765 m
- Mont Taki · 757 m
- Gofanbélé · 755 m
- Gimbiri · 753 m
- Mont Tapondo · 745 m
- Mont Songongo · 742 m
- Mont Kokodio · 740 m
- Mont Ngokolo · 737 m
- Mont Ngoko · 734 m
- Niaboala · 725 m
- Mont Nadalanga · 694 m
- Mont Kilikousou · 687 m
- Mont Bangélé · 683 m
- Mont Doménam · 678 m
- Mont Nion · 672 m
- Mont Gwondi · 669 m

…and 24 more.

### Forests and nature

5 forests; 3 parks; 1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Boumba Bek National Park
- Deng Deng National Park
- Forêt Gomdibo
- Forêt de Bayong
- Forêt de Miéri
- Lobéké National Park
- Ngoyla Mintom Forest
- Nki National Park
- Pangar Djerem Reserve
- forêt de Kounbiango

### Getting around

3 airfields; 2 airports.

- Batouri Airport
- Bertoua Airport
- Bonga
- Mvounde
- Sacpemba

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in East Region and the best time to visit

In East Region, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Sep (23 °C). About 1,401 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (214 mm) and the driest Jan (10 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 25 10 

Feb 26 40 

Mar 26 99 

Apr 25 134 

May 24 146 

Jun 24 131 

Jul 23 134 

Aug 23 166 

Sep 23 214 

Oct 23 210 

Nov 23 101 

Dec 24 16 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in East Region

Places mapped inside East Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals21
- Banks13
- Petrol pumps45
- Hotels42
- Shopping malls11
- Schools94
- Colleges and universities11
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants16
- Police stations20

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is East Region?In Cameroon
- What is the population of East Region?1,283,771 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in East Region?About 20 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of East Region?About 12 people per km²
- What borders East Region?Adamawa Region, Centre Region and South Region
- What is there to see in East Region?Boumba Bek National Park, Camp Licondo, Carrière Kuete Bedell client bertoua, Chute de Ampel
- What time zone is East Region in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in East Region?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in East Region?English, French (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in East Region?Bertoua
- What is the highest point in East Region?Mont Gousibesin (954 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit East Region?November to March
- How many hospitals are in East Region?21 mapped
- How many banks are in East Region?13 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in East Region?45 mapped
- What is the P-code of East Region?CM003 (OCHA common operational dataset)