# Mouanko Subdivision, Sanaga-Maritime, Littoral Region

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Subdivision · Sanaga-Maritime 

# Mouanko

Mouanko is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Sanaga-Maritime, Littoral Region. It covers **1,287.3 km²**. 126 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,287km²
- 4mapped services
- 22 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mouanko?

Mouanko lies in [Sanaga-Maritime](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/sanaga-maritime/), [Littoral Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 4 other subdivisions: [Dizangue](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/sanaga-maritime/dizangue/), [Douala 6e](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/wouri/douala-6e/), [Edea 1er](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/sanaga-maritime/edea-1er/) and [Edea 2e](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/sanaga-maritime/edea-2e/). By area it is the 93rd largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 14.0% of [Sanaga-Maritime](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/sanaga-maritime/). The centre of Mouanko is about 187 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 3.5842° N, 9.8512° 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).

## Things to see in and around Mouanko

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Mouanko: 3 attractions; 1 nature reserve.

- Douala-Edéa National Park · nature reserve
- Association Papaye France (Chimps Camp) · attraction
- Chimps Feeding Point · attraction
- Chimps Feeding Point · attraction

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: Mouanko

- 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

- Douala International Airport (DLA) · Douala49 km
- Malabo International Airport (SSG) · Malabo128 km

### Nearest railway station

Edéa Croisement (Edea 2e), about 39 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 18:13).

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 Mouanko

Open gazetteers list **126 villages, towns and localities** in Mouanko. The largest with a recorded population: Mouanko (1,604). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 60 m above sea level (median 22 m).

- Abe
- Abé
- Badangué
- Ballip
- Bembo
- Bemengué
- Bemengé
- Bengando
- Bidalé
- Bindalé
- Bingando
- Binjame
- Bogninga
- Bohengué
- Bolondo
- Boloundo
- Bolounga
- Boloy
- Boloy Boléo
- Bolunga
- Bonabouab
- Bonangango
- Bonapembe
- Bondjadi
- Bongo
- Bonongo
- Bossambo Farm
- Botonga
- Botoudé
- Boy
- Bwélébangango
- Coconut Kombo
- Dibongo
- Dipendi
- Dépaga
- Eben
- Ehinango
- Elog Banag
- Elog Nsogwouti
- Elokotod
- Elongango
- Eloumba
- Epolo
- Etoba-Bibongo
- Gabon
- Ileka
- Itanda
- Kamba
- Kombe II
- Kombo Loté
- Kombé I
- Konbé
- Konbé I
- Konbé II
- Kostom
- Kotto
- Kouté
- Lavonga
- Lobétal
- Logbayang
- Logoto
- Lombé
- London
- Loté
- Makouma - Mounanga
- Malimba
- Manyé
- Marienberg
- Mbanga
- Mbanga Bekéguédé
- Mbanga Sanaga
- Mbango
- Mbiako
- Mboumas
- Mon Poisson
- Mouanko
- Moukouké
- Moukouké I
- Moukouké II
- Moulimba Djédou
- Moulongo
- Moulongo Djédou
- Moulongo Mbengué
- Moutoubou
- Mpolbé
- Ndié
- Ndog Mongo
- Ngog Wouté
- Ngola
- Ngombi
- Nkaganzog
- Nkaganzogou
- Nkamba
- Nkangaak
- Nkouabayé
- Npombo
- Nsepé
- Nsépé
- Nya Mbong
- Nyoungou
- Ojogo
- Okogong
- Okokong
- Okola
- Olombé
- Pongo Piti
- Pongo-Songo
- Sitan
- Souellaba
- Souélaba
- Tanda
- Tinaso
- Tinosso
- Yadibo
- Yadibo I
- Yadibo II
- Yalou
- Yankonzok
- Yankuzok
- Yatou
- Yavi
- Yimbio
- Youmé I
- Youmé II
- Yoyo I
- Yoyo II

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 Mouanko

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

### Water

18 rivers and streams; 4 lakes.

- Belenga
- Bolalang
- Dogué
- Dombo
- Eréké
- Kombé
- Lac Mboli
- Lac Tinsogo
- Lohé
- Mambé
- Mboli
- Mindimba
- Mouaha
- Ndoumé
- Ngom
- Nsa
- Nsengué
- Ntalélé
- Odiba
- Ondé
- Ongué
- Sanaga

### Coast and islands

6 islands; 2 headlands.

- Benge Point
- Ile Anna
- Ile Yatou
- Pointe Souellaba
- Île Bouhangué
- Île Dibongo
- Île Malimba
- Île Pongo

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve.

- Réserve de Douala-Edéa

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 Mouanko and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Sanaga-Maritime, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,452 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (395 mm) and the driest Dec (28 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 30 

Feb 27 70 

Mar 27 153 

Apr 27 193 

May 27 191 

Jun 26 273 

Jul 25 327 

Aug 25 395 

Sep 25 365 

Oct 26 268 

Nov 26 159 

Dec 26 28 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mouanko

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hôpital ad Lucem · Dizangue 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.74544&mlon=10.01901#map=17/3.74544/10.01901) 

Bank CCA Bank · Edea 1er 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.79783&mlon=10.12847#map=17/3.79783/10.12847) 

Petrol pump Gulfin · Edea 1er 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.79368&mlon=10.13182#map=17/3.79368/10.13182) 

Hotel Village Belart · Mouanko 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.64089&mlon=9.79431#map=17/3.64089/9.79431) 

School École Publique de Yoyo II · Mouanko 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.66403&mlon=9.64301#map=17/3.66403/9.64301) 

College Issi campus · Douala 6e 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.76902&mlon=9.67346#map=17/3.76902/9.67346) 

Police station Poste routier · Edea 1er 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.76724&mlon=10.12685#map=17/3.76724/10.12685) 

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 Mouanko

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

- Hotels2
- Schools1
- Restaurants1

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 Sanaga-Maritime

- Dibamba
- Dizangue
- Edea 1er
- Edea 2e
- Massock-Songloulou
- Ndom
- Ngambe
- Ngwei
- Nyanon
- Pouma

## Quick answers

- Where is Mouanko?In Sanaga-Maritime, Littoral Region, Cameroon
- What borders Mouanko?Dizangue, Douala 6e, Edea 1er and Edea 2e
- What is there to see in Mouanko?Association Papaye France (Chimps Camp), Chimps Feeding Point, Chimps Feeding Point, Douala-Edéa National Park
- What time zone is Mouanko in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Mouanko?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Mouanko?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mouanko?126 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mouanko?Settlements lie between 0 m and 60 m
- What is the best time to visit Mouanko?December to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mouanko?Hôpital ad Lucem, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mouanko?CCA Bank, about 39 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mouanko?Gulfin, about 39 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mouanko?CM005003006 (OCHA common operational dataset)