# Momo, North-West Region – Subdivisions, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/

Department · North-West Region 

# Momo

Momo is a department of Cameroon in North-West Region. It covers **1,792.1 km²**. It is divided into 5 subdivisions. 156 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,792km²
- 5subdivisions
- 5mapped services

## Where is Momo?

Momo lies in [North-West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 4 other departments: [Lebialem](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/lebialem/), [Manyu](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/), [Menchum](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/menchum/) and [Mezam](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/mezam/). By area it is the 45th largest of 58 departments in Cameroon. It covers 10.3% of [North-West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/). The centre of Momo is about 302 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. It is about 35 km from Bamenda, the main town of North-West Region. The centre point is at 5.9998° N, 9.8331° 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 Momo

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Momo: 3 castles and forts; 2 caves; 1 waterfall; 1 viewpoint.

- Batibo Fons Palace · castle or fort
- Njinibi Palace · castle or fort
- PC MBENGWI. · castle or fort
- Abi Falls · waterfall
- Pa Ndakwe Residence · viewpoint
- Ekob rock cave · cave
- Kkob · cave

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: Momo

- 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

- Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) · Calabar200 km
- Douala International Airport (DLA) · Douala222 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:22, sunset around 18:09).

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.

## Subdivisions of Momo

Subdivision Area km² Localities Services 

[Batibo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/batibo/) 348 40 2 

[Mbengwi](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/mbengwi/) 468 40 2 

[Ngie](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/ngie/) 222 23 0 

[Njikwa](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/njikwa/) 314 21 0 

[Widikum](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/widikum/) 441 35 1 

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/).

## Villages and localities in Momo

Open gazetteers list **156 villages, towns and localities** in Momo. The largest with a recorded population: Oshie (10,822), Mbengwi (9,734) and Batibo (9,163). Settlements here lie between about 323 m and 1,732 m above sea level (median 1,184 m).

- Abebung
- Abeshia
- Abeshom
- Acha Tugi
- Acha Tugui
- Achama
- Achang
- Adoh Munoh
- Aje
- Ajei
- Akanunku
- Akulabai
- Akulabei
- Akuruku
- Akuta
- Ambo
- Andek
- Angai
- Angie
- Angong
- Anguie
- Angwi
- Anjake
- Anong
- Ashong
- Atanga
- Atvébé
- Awi
- Awun
- Azem
- Bajem
- Bako
- Bakwa
- Baliben
- Bamben
- Baminje
- Bamundum
- Bananka
- Banatu
- Bangu
- Banya
- Barambichang
- Baranja
- Barejei
- Barimbong
- Bassa
- Batadju
- Bataka
- Batebi
- Batibo
- Batomo
- Bechebat
- Befang
- Bendi
- Besi
- Bome
- Bosa
- Bosi
- Bossa
- Bulam
- Chup
- Denku
- Diche I
- Diche II
- Djindong
- Djlmbi
- Ebang
- Ebangabi
- Edem
- Efa
- Egbeachu
- Ekao
- Ekperi
- Ekpiri
- Enyo
- Esaw
- Etet
- Etwii
- Etwīi
- Ewa
- Ewangabi
- Fonam
- Fringen
- Gana
- Gangeu
- Gonoku
- Gumben
- Gundom
- Guzang
- Gwofon
- Jemajema
- Jimako
- Jimda
- Kai
- Kondo
- Kong
- Kopi Yang
- Korube
- Kugwe
- Kunok
- Kurabi
- Kutin
- Lapu
- Mana
- Mantoh
- Mbengok
- Mbengwi
- Mbot
- Mbunjei
- Menda
- Mengen Mbo
- Menka
- Mezang
- Mobang
- Mukwo
- Nebeba
- Nen
- Ngembo
- Ngenmewa
- Ngonu
- Nguenmawa
- Ngwo
- Ngwokwong
- Niko
- Njah Etuh
- Njikwa
- Njimundam
- Njindom
- Njinibi
- Njor
- Ntah Etuh
- Ntali
- Numben
- Nyen
- Nyenjei
- Oche
- Ofit
- Okorobi
- Olorunti
- Oshie
- Oshum
- Sabri
- Tajim
- Tambang
- Tanka
- Tezie
- Tiben
- Tinachong
- Tinaku
- Tonenja
- Trib
- Tudig
- Tugyi
- Widekum
- Wom Guzang
- Zang Tabi

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 Momo

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

### Water

26 rivers and streams.

- Abi
- Ango
- Anzoi
- Aufo
- Bache
- Chen
- Enega
- Enye
- Ewep
- Fok
- Gangeu
- Ganngeu
- Kunsi
- Kwawacho
- Kwimomwe
- Manga
- Menam
- Mokumo
- Mom
- Momom
- Momom
- Momom
- Mpam
- Oneng

…and 2 more.

### Hills and mountains

19 mountains.

- Tugyi · 1,961 m
- Kwendum · 1,933 m
- Aya · 1,898 m
- Tumannbeng · 1,898 m
- Atando · 1,869 m
- Edomafu · 1,869 m
- Tikagwené · 1,860 m
- Oke-Nkundi · 1,805 m
- Oko-bongwan · 1,766 m
- Oguin · 1,751 m
- Fanaye · 1,736 m
- Bué · 1,719 m
- Agen · 1,607 m
- Nshia · 1,601 m
- Kofuta · 1,599 m
- Atie · 1,449 m
- Anum · 1,432 m
- Aktekon · 1,360 m
- Ala Hati · 1,345 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 Momo and the best time to visit

In Momo, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Aug (19 °C). About 2,326 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (371 mm) and the driest Dec (6 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 21 10 

Feb 22 36 

Mar 22 109 

Apr 22 194 

May 21 240 

Jun 20 298 

Jul 19 347 

Aug 19 371 

Sep 20 361 

Oct 20 284 

Nov 20 69 

Dec 20 6 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Momo

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

- Schools5

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 Momo?In North-West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Momo?Lebialem, Manyu, Menchum and Mezam
- What is there to see in Momo?Abi Falls, Batibo Fons Palace, Ekob rock cave, Kkob
- What time zone is Momo in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Momo?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Momo?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Momo?156 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Momo?Settlements lie between 323 m and 1,732 m
- What is the highest point in Momo?Tugyi (1,961 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Momo?November to March
- What is the P-code of Momo?CM007006 (OCHA common operational dataset)