# Tchollire Subdivision, Mayo-Rey, North Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/mayo-rey/tchollire/

Subdivision · Mayo-Rey 

# Tchollire

Tchollire is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Mayo-Rey, North Region. It covers **14,612.8 km²**. 169 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 14,613km²
- 568 mtypical elevation

## Where is Tchollire?

Tchollire lies in [Mayo-Rey](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/mayo-rey/), [North Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 9 other subdivisions: [Belel](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/adamawa/vina/belel/), [Djohong](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/adamawa/mbere/djohong/), [Lagdo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/benoue/lagdo/), [Madingring](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/mayo-rey/madingring/), [Mbe](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/adamawa/vina/mbe/), [Nganha](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/adamawa/vina/nganha/), [Poli](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/faro/poli/), [Rey-Bouba](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/mayo-rey/rey-bouba/) and [Touboro](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/mayo-rey/touboro/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 40.0% of [Mayo-Rey](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north/mayo-rey/). The centre of Tchollire is about 531 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 7.8671° N, 14.1439° 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 Tchollire

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Tchollire: 1 cave; 1 nature reserve.

- Parc National de la Bénoué · nature reserve
- Entrée principale PNBN · 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: Tchollire

- 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

- N'Gaoundéré Airport (NGE) · N'Gaoundéré86 km
- Garoua International Airport (GOU) · Garoua184 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08, sunset around 17:48).

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 Tchollire

Open gazetteers list **169 villages, towns and localities** in Tchollire. The largest with a recorded population: Tcholliré (23,187). Settlements here lie between about 270 m and 1,517 m above sea level (median 568 m).

- Akana
- Aladji Saïdo
- Ambarang
- Anmbarang
- Bakha
- Bam
- Banda
- Bandjoukri
- Baossi
- Baran
- Basari
- Bawan
- Baï
- Biam
- Bian
- Biem
- Biliel
- Bobok
- Boko
- Bossi
- Bouga
- Bouk
- Boundou
- Bouri
- Bouzi
- Bélaka Mboum
- Crc
- Dawan
- Djaba
- Djaboulé
- Djagba
- Djakva
- Djamba
- Dofé
- Dogba
- Dokbé
- Domsa
- Doudja
- Douffin
- Douffing
- Dougon
- Doukea
- Doza
- Dzindan
- Fimbe
- Gaba
- Gakri
- Gamba
- Gandi
- Gang Na
- Ganini
- Ganmba
- Garang
- Gop
- Gouga
- Guidjiba
- Gwani
- Géri
- Holmann
- Homain
- Homé
- Homé Garal
- Hornbali
- Ira Tchollire
- Kali
- Karba Manga
- Karba Petel
- Kerba Kéroua
- Kim
- Kodé
- Kombo_1
- Komboura
- Konmbo
- Koti
- Koti Manga
- Koti Petel
- Koudini Mandal
- Koum
- Koundini
- Kounvou
- Kourouk
- Laboun
- Lagba
- Lakba
- Larba
- Larki
- Leunda
- Madeou
- Madjadou
- Maladi
- Mananya
- Mane
- Mane_2
- Manguenwa
- Maradi
- Mayo Alim
- Mayo Galke
- Mayo Galké
- Mayo Salah
- Mayo_batsa
- Mayo_galke_2
- Mayo_guemzek
- Mbadji
- Mbaka
- Mban
- Mbang
- Mbangalan
- Mbao
- Mbillaria
- Mbip
- Mbissiri
- Mboukma
- Migalat
- Naboun
- Ndiou
- Ndip
- Ndogon
- Ndoukia
- Ndourou
- Ngao Bakala
- Ngaou Bémi
- Ngueleo
- Nian
- Nigba
- Omié
- Ouafango
- Ouro_dara
- Ouro_mandara
- Pani
- Penti
- Pokor
- Pokoro
- Post
- Reyna
- Rol
- Saba
- Sabongari
- Sachi
- Sakdje
- Sakjé
- Sasa
- Sing
- So
- Sokwa
- Soon
- Sota
- Sôn
- Taboun
- Tapare
- Taparé
- Tchollire_3
- Tcholliré
- Tham
- Tolore
- Tolore_2
- Van
- Vinde Gidjiba
- Vogjoun
- Voko
- Vongna
- Wafango
- Wari
- Winde_bouri
- Wogena
- Yet
- Yett
- Yoko
- Youkout
- Zera

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 Tchollire

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

### Water

84 rivers and streams.

- Bandim
- Barlan
- Biasao
- Bikaon
- Bisoro
- Chakar
- Djorgoé
- Djouan
- Djouk
- Djélé
- Dzingtan
- Fitin
- Jibara
- Jiroum
- Karan
- Lambi
- Lol
- Lon
- Mala
- Mandikoum
- Mara
- Marol
- Matchan
- Mayo Alim

…and 60 more.

### Hills and mountains

40 hills; 34 mountains.

- Ngao Bakala · 1,391 m
- Hoséré Kourouk · 1,223 m
- Banom · 1,191 m
- Mont Gam · 1,165 m
- Ngao Panha · 1,160 m
- Hoséré Doukoua · 1,125 m
- Hoséré Kem · 1,076 m
- Hoséré Gouyou · 1,053 m
- Yandoké · 1,020 m
- Hoséré Boumba · 956 m
- Hoséré Bourba · 942 m
- Hoséré Bossi · 924 m
- Dirndon · 923 m
- Hoséré Bandoumé · 903 m
- Hoséré Goumpou · 886 m
- Hoséré Diga · 874 m
- Hoséré Goulendiou · 837 m
- Hoséré Garba · 833 m
- Hoséré Djiék · 832 m
- Hoséré Janba · 803 m
- Hoséré Mbip · 767 m
- Hoséré Dogba · 733 m
- Hoséré Bahé · 720 m
- Hoséré Kae · 713 m

…and 50 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Parc National de la Bénoué

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 Tchollire and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mayo-Rey, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 1,161 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (283 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February and May**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 0 

Feb 28 1 

Mar 30 7 

Apr 30 59 

May 28 116 

Jun 26 152 

Jul 24 228 

Aug 23 283 

Sep 24 216 

Oct 25 93 

Nov 26 7 

Dec 25 0 

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

## Other subdivisions in Mayo-Rey

- Madingring
- Rey-Bouba
- Touboro

## Quick answers

- Where is Tchollire?In Mayo-Rey, North Region, Cameroon
- What borders Tchollire?Belel, Djohong, Lagdo, Madingring, Mbe, Nganha, Poli, Rey-Bouba and Touboro
- What is there to see in Tchollire?Entrée principale PNBN, Parc National de la Bénoué
- What time zone is Tchollire in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Tchollire?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Tchollire?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tchollire?169 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tchollire?Settlements lie between 270 m and 1,517 m
- What is the highest point in Tchollire?Ngao Bakala (1,391 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tchollire?October to February and May
- What is the P-code of Tchollire?CM006004003 (OCHA common operational dataset)