# Batibo Subdivision, Momo, North-West Region – Villages & Map

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

Subdivision · Momo 

# Batibo

Batibo is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Momo, North-West Region. It covers **347.8 km²**. 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 348km²
- 2mapped services
- 1,124 mtypical elevation

## Where is Batibo?

Batibo lies in [Momo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/), [North-West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 7 other subdivisions: [Bali](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/mezam/bali/), [Mbengwi](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/mbengwi/), [Ngie](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/ngie/), [Santa](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/mezam/santa/), [Upper Bayang](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/upper-bayang/), [Wabane](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/lebialem/wabane/) and [Widikum](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/widikum/). By area it is the 240th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 19.4% of [Momo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/). The centre of Batibo is about 283 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.8245° N, 9.8869° 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 Batibo

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Batibo: 2 caves; 1 castle or fort.

- Batibo Fons Palace · castle or fort
- 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: Batibo

- 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) · Calabar195 km
- Douala International Airport (DLA) · Douala203 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 06:21, 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.

## Villages and localities in Batibo

Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in Batibo. The largest with a recorded population: Batibo (9,163). Settlements here lie between about 768 m and 1,666 m above sea level (median 1,124 m).

- Abeshom
- Aje
- Ajei
- Akulabai
- Akulabei
- Ambo
- Angie
- Angong
- Anguie
- Anong
- Ashong
- Atanga
- Awun
- Baranja
- Batibo
- Besi
- Efa
- Enyo
- Ewa
- Guzang
- Gwofon
- Jemajema
- Jimako
- Korube
- Kugwe
- Kunok
- Kurabi
- Mbengok
- Mbunjei
- Mezang
- Mukwo
- Nen
- Ngenmewa
- Nguenmawa
- Numben
- Nyenjei
- Ofit
- Oshum
- Tiben
- Wom Guzang

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 Batibo

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams.

- Bache
- Enega
- Enye
- Kunsi
- Kwawacho
- Manga
- Mokumo
- Momom
- Momom
- Takum

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 Batibo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Batibo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bamenda Polyclinic · Bamenda 2nd 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94592&mlon=10.13935#map=17/5.94592/10.13935) 

Bank Azire Cooperative Credit Union, Cameroon · Bamenda 2nd 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.92978&mlon=10.14633#map=17/5.92978/10.14633) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies BALI · Bali 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.88846&mlon=10.01503#map=17/5.88846/10.01503) 

Hotel Azam Hotel · Bamenda 2nd 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.94308&mlon=10.13474#map=17/5.94308/10.13474) 

School Presbyterian Highschool Batibo · Batibo 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.83626&mlon=9.85598#map=17/5.83626/9.85598) 

College Genesis Institute of Accountancy, Management and Education · Bamenda 1st 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.93333&mlon=10.16670#map=17/5.93333/10.16670) 

Police station 3rd District Police Station · Bamenda 2nd 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.95421&mlon=10.14844#map=17/5.95421/10.14844) 

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 Batibo

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

- Schools2

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 Momo

- Mbengwi
- Ngie
- Njikwa
- Widikum

## Quick answers

- Where is Batibo?In Momo, North-West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Batibo?Bali, Mbengwi, Ngie, Santa, Upper Bayang, Wabane and Widikum
- What is there to see in Batibo?Batibo Fons Palace, Ekob rock cave, Kkob
- What time zone is Batibo in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Batibo?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Batibo?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Batibo?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Batibo?Settlements lie between 768 m and 1,666 m
- What is the best time to visit Batibo?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Batibo?Bamenda Polyclinic, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Batibo?Azire Cooperative Credit Union, Cameroon, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Batibo?TotalEnergies BALI, about 16 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Batibo?CM007006001 (OCHA common operational dataset)