# Dargala Subdivision, Diamaré, Far-North Region – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/dargala/

Subdivision · Diamaré 

# Dargala

Dargala is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Diamaré, Far-North Region. It covers **388.8 km²**. 56 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 389km²
- 1mapped service
- 358 mtypical elevation

## Where is Dargala?

Dargala lies in [Diamaré](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/), [Far-North Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 5 other subdivisions: [Bogo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/bogo/), [Maroua 1er](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/maroua-1er/), [Maroua 3e](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/maroua-3e/), [Mindif](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/mindif/) and [Moulvoudaye](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/moulvoudaye/). By area it is the 229th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 8.2% of [Diamaré](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/). The centre of Dargala is about 816 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. It is about 28 km from Maroua, the main town of Diamaré. The centre point is at 10.5462° N, 14.5723° E.

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

## Know before you go: Dargala

- 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

- Salak Airport (MVR) · Maroua36 km
- N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) · N'Djamena184 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 17:42).

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.

## Villages and localities in Dargala

Open gazetteers list **56 villages, towns and localities** in Dargala. Settlements here lie between about 338 m and 397 m above sea level (median 358 m).

- Adamou
- Alakiré
- Ayouma
- Dambay
- Dargala
- Dargalayel
- Dawa
- Dembaye
- Djabiré
- Doulo Tanéo
- Fort Lamy
- Gabagawol
- Gai-gai Dargala
- Gasseyel
- Gay Gay Koumaïré
- Goray
- Gouroum
- Hardéo
- Hodandé
- Hodende
- Kahéo
- Kalaki
- Kataki
- Kayeo
- Kodjoléo
- Kéféré
- Lamorde
- Maguérao
- Mbordao
- Mélémé
- Mérem
- Ngassa
- Oakaldou
- Ouro Bogno
- Ouro Béli
- Ouro Dala
- Ouro Djaoro Bonyo
- Ouro Djaoro Goni
- Ouro Mala
- Ouro Maloum
- Ouro Maoun
- Ouro Yaya
- Ouro Zangui
- Sitfi Brili
- Talindou
- Tchabiyel
- Tchokola
- Tchébiwo
- Toupéouo
- Toupéré
- Walidjom
- Wirdio
- Wirdiwo
- Yoldeo
- Yoldéo
- Zalambi

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Dargala

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Gouroum

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 Dargala and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Diamaré, the warmest month is Apr (average 33 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 751 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (218 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 0 

Feb 28 0 

Mar 31 0 

Apr 33 16 

May 32 56 

Jun 29 112 

Jul 27 176 

Aug 25 218 

Sep 26 133 

Oct 27 37 

Nov 27 2 

Dec 26 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dargala

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centre de Santé Intégré de kodek · Maroua 3e 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.66379&mlon=14.41596#map=17/10.66379/14.41596) 

Bank Express Union de dougoy · Maroua 3e 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.60276&mlon=14.34525#map=17/10.60276/14.34525) 

Petrol pump Station Shel · Maroua 3e 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.60211&mlon=14.34443#map=17/10.60211/14.34443) 

Hotel Yaya Sile House · Maroua 3e 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.60389&mlon=14.36307#map=17/10.60389/14.36307) 

Mall Paris couture · Maroua 1er 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.59510&mlon=14.32750#map=17/10.59510/14.32750) 

School CES de Dargala · Dargala 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53002&mlon=14.61920#map=17/10.53002/14.61920) 

College Université de Maroua - Campus de Kongola · Maroua 3e 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.64065&mlon=14.41433#map=17/10.64065/14.41433) 

Police station Commisariat du 3 éme · Maroua 3e 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.61000&mlon=14.35872#map=17/10.61000/14.35872) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Dargala

Places mapped inside Dargala in open map data, by type.

- Schools1

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.

## Other subdivisions in Diamaré

- Bogo
- Gazawa
- Maroua 1er
- Maroua 2e
- Maroua 3e
- Meri
- Ndoukoula
- Pette

## Quick answers

- Where is Dargala?In Diamaré, Far-North Region, Cameroon
- What borders Dargala?Bogo, Maroua 1er, Maroua 3e, Mindif and Moulvoudaye
- What time zone is Dargala in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Dargala?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Dargala?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dargala?56 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dargala?Settlements lie between 338 m and 397 m
- What is the best time to visit Dargala?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dargala?Centre de Santé Intégré de kodek, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dargala?Express Union de dougoy, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dargala?Station Shel, about 26 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Dargala?CM004001002 (OCHA common operational dataset)