# Mindif Subdivision, Mayo-Kani, Far-North Region – Villages

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Subdivision · Mayo-Kani 

# Mindif

Mindif is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Mayo-Kani, Far-North Region. It covers **995.2 km²**. 146 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 995km²
- 1mapped service
- 383 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mindif?

Mindif lies in [Mayo-Kani](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/), [Far-North Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 6 other subdivisions: [Dargala](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/dargala/), [Kaele](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/kaele/), [Maroua 1er](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/maroua-1er/), [Moulvoudaye](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/moulvoudaye/), [Moutourwa](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/moutourwa/) and [Ndoukoula](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/diamare/ndoukoula/). By area it is the 117th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 19.9% of [Mayo-Kani](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/far-north/mayo-kani/). The centre of Mindif is about 795 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 10.3980° N, 14.4523° 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: Mindif

- 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) · Maroua22 km
- Garoua International Airport (GOU) · Garoua167 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:40) 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 Mindif

Open gazetteers list **146 villages, towns and localities** in Mindif. The largest with a recorded population: Mindif (10,538). Settlements here lie between about 344 m and 489 m above sea level (median 383 m).

- Balbémba
- Bamguèl
- Bani-Bani
- Bantao
- Bembel
- Bobora
- Boloa
- Bongor Foulbé
- Bonjouroho
- Bouloungol
- Bourléo
- Bridjéo
- Didiou
- Dir
- Dir Bagarmiré
- Dir Irlagaré
- Djagroum
- Djamhoura
- Djamoura
- Djapay
- Djappaye
- Djodjon Ardo Bélo
- Djodjon Djappai
- Djodjon Ouawoudjé
- Djodjong
- Djodjong Babou
- Djogobé
- Djokolé
- Djombodi
- Djoubao
- Djoutaoandé
- Djoutaouandé
- Djoyéouo
- Djèngal
- Dolandio
- Domayo
- Domayo Matfay
- Doubazao
- Douka
- Doulda
- Douldaladé
- Douyéra
- Doyang
- Fakabodjyèl
- Fakakourou
- Foftouroho
- Fouguéré
- Gabani
- Gabay
- Gadamayo
- Gadibo
- Gadoré
- Gagadje
- Gagadjé
- Gai Gai
- Galaré
- Gaviang
- Gay Gay
- Gay Gay Maoundiré
- Gouma
- Gramjiao
- Guiléroho
- Guéguéray
- Hardéo
- Hopo
- Hoppo
- Ilagaouo
- Karaloulé
- Katchel
- Kessouo
- Kobbo
- Kobo
- Kodoki
- Kongola_djiddeo
- Késsouwe
- Larie
- Larié
- Lelkay
- Loubour
- Louga
- Loupéo
- Madjawoula
- Manadje
- Maoudine
- Matfay
- Matfaye
- Mayel Kodjoli
- Mayel Modibo
- Mayo Bahehel
- Mborora
- Medjin
- Memeyel
- Mendeo
- Mindif
- Mindio
- Mobono
- Modjom Bodi
- Mogom
- Mondi
- Nanikalo
- Nanikalou
- Ndomayo
- Ngaba
- Ngaroua
- Ngouma
- Njogboré
- Nya-Nya
- Olango
- Ouokandou
- Ouro Boune
- Ouro Dolé
- Ouro Galdima
- Ouro Guidé
- Ouro Guilaho
- Ouro KaÏgama
- Ouro Mansour
- Ouré Bouné
- Palakondé
- Paris
- Patawal
- Patouga
- Poléo
- Sabongari
- Sarma
- Siguini
- Soumaki
- Talié
- Taparéo
- Tchakadjao
- Tchaouake
- Tchaouaké
- Tchasdeo
- Toango
- Tondjio
- Tondéwo
- Torou
- Toundouroum
- Towndeo
- Walassin
- Waldé Taparé
- Yakang
- Yaragoto
- Yolêlbé
- Zalao
- Zokolé
- Zouènkné

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 Mindif

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Bouné
- Louma
- Mayo Ldouma
- Mayo Louga
- Mizao
- Zokolé

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Dent de Mindif · 752 m

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 Mindif and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mayo-Kani, 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 Mindif

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centre de santé de Salak · Maroua 1er 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.45273&mlon=14.23779#map=17/10.45273/14.23779) 

Bank COOPEC/CPHJCAM coopérative d'épargne et de crédit. Caisse populaire HALAL JELARES CAMEROUN · Maroua 1er 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.59520&mlon=14.33808#map=17/10.59520/14.33808) 

Petrol pump Tradex · Maroua 1er 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.59765&mlon=14.33742#map=17/10.59765/14.33742) 

Hotel Mamai saphir maroua cameroun · Maroua 1er 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.58220&mlon=14.32750#map=17/10.58220/14.32750) 

Mall Paris couture · Maroua 1er 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.59510&mlon=14.32750#map=17/10.59510/14.32750) 

School Ces de doyang · Mindif 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.29623&mlon=14.47465#map=17/10.29623/14.47465) 

College Ecole Normale Supérieure de Maroua · Maroua 1er 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.58220&mlon=14.32750#map=17/10.58220/14.32750) 

Police station 1er Bataillon d'intervention rapide · Maroua 1er 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.46843&mlon=14.24279#map=17/10.46843/14.24279) 

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 Mindif

Places mapped inside Mindif 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 Mayo-Kani

- Guidiguis
- Kaele
- Moulvoudaye
- Moutourwa
- Porhi
- Taibong

## Quick answers

- Where is Mindif?In Mayo-Kani, Far-North Region, Cameroon
- What borders Mindif?Dargala, Kaele, Maroua 1er, Moulvoudaye, Moutourwa and Ndoukoula
- What time zone is Mindif in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Mindif?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Mindif?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mindif?146 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mindif?Settlements lie between 344 m and 489 m
- What is the highest point in Mindif?Dent de Mindif (752 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mindif?October to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mindif?Centre de santé de Salak, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mindif?COOPEC/CPHJCAM coopérative d'épargne et de crédit. Caisse populaire HALAL JELARES CAMEROUN, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mindif?Tradex, about 26 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mindif?CM004004003 (OCHA common operational dataset)