# Beka Subdivision, Faro, North Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/faro/beka/

Subdivision · Faro 

# Beka

Beka is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Faro, North Region. It covers **1,655.7 km²**. 58 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 1,656km²
- 366 mtypical elevation

## Where is Beka?

Beka lies in [Faro](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/faro/), [North Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 3 other subdivisions: [Kontcha](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/adamawa/faro-et-deo/kontcha/), [Poli](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/faro/poli/) and [Touroua](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/benoue/touroua/). By area it is the 80th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 14.1% of [Faro](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/faro/). The centre of Beka is about 557 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 8.7155° N, 12.7874° 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: Beka

- 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

- Yola Airport (YOL) · Yola72 km
- Garoua International Airport (GOU) · Garoua94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:52).

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 Beka

Open gazetteers list **58 villages, towns and localities** in Beka. Settlements here lie between about 185 m and 1,537 m above sea level (median 366 m).

- Aoudi
- Atika
- Balkossa
- Bimlérou
- Bogdi
- Bogdou
- Bouilel
- Béka
- Demba
- Denou
- Didango
- Djagou
- Djampéou
- Dénou-Pétel
- Gimdou
- Golombi
- Guelba
- Guédé
- Ibaré
- Kamboro
- Kari
- Karing
- Kobi
- Kolbanou
- Komboro
- Komni
- Koubka
- Lapeo
- Laro
- Mahilba
- Mali
- Malumkoga
- Mbélé
- Ndéra
- Nguede
- Nimdélou
- Nissirq
- Njoro
- Oglo
- Ouro Boro
- Pitoa I
- Pomla
- Roumededjabo
- Safaï
- Tamjali
- Tchamba
- Tchamli
- Tchinkola Lesdi
- Tchinkola-Lesdi
- Tebou
- Toumbide
- Wamgo-Kari
- Wamgo-Oglo
- Wangay
- Wapéou
- Yéli Manga
- Yélé
- kenguilou

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 Beka

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

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Mayo Dintéré
- Mayo Gamou
- Mayo Kolou
- Mayo Kourka
- Mayo Laro
- Mayo Mali
- Mayo Mombérou
- Mayo Ndula
- Mayo Taparé
- Mayo Waltessé
- River Lapo
- River Nangau

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Hosséré Yéli · 993 m
- Hoséré Sinkola · 827 m
- Hosere-Sapeo Hill · 726 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 Beka and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Faro, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,033 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (232 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 26 0 

Feb 29 1 

Mar 31 3 

Apr 31 53 

May 29 116 

Jun 27 149 

Jul 26 206 

Aug 25 232 

Sep 25 190 

Oct 26 79 

Nov 27 4 

Dec 26 0 

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

## Other subdivisions in Faro

- Poli

## Quick answers

- Where is Beka?In Faro, North Region, Cameroon
- What borders Beka?Kontcha, Poli and Touroua
- What time zone is Beka in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Beka?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Beka?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Beka?58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Beka?Settlements lie between 185 m and 1,537 m
- What is the highest point in Beka?Hosséré Yéli (993 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Beka?October to January
- What is the P-code of Beka?CM006002001 (OCHA common operational dataset)