# Lebialem, South-West Region – Subdivisions, Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/lebialem/

Department · South-West Region 

# Lebialem

Lebialem is a department of Cameroon in South-West Region. It covers **641.7 km²**. It is divided into 3 subdivisions. 94 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 642km²
- 3subdivisions
- 5mapped services

## Where is Lebialem?

Lebialem lies in [South-West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 6 other departments: [Bamboutos](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/bamboutos/), [Kupe-Manenguba](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/kupe-manenguba/), [Manyu](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/), [Menoua](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/menoua/), [Mezam](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/mezam/) and [Momo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/). By area it is the 54th largest of 58 departments in Cameroon. It covers 2.6% of [South-West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/). The centre of Lebialem is about 259 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. It is about 173 km from Buea, the main town of South-West Region. The centre point is at 5.5591° N, 9.9131° 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 Lebialem

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Lebialem: 2 monuments; 1 castle or fort.

- Azi Palace · castle or fort
- Azi Palace (Main Building) · monument
- Big Drum · monument

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: Lebialem

- 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) · Douala174 km
- Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) · Calabar185 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:07) 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.

## Subdivisions of Lebialem

Subdivision Area km² Localities Services 

[Alou](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/lebialem/alou/) 153 26 3 

[Fontem](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/lebialem/fontem/) 237 40 1 

[Wabane](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/lebialem/wabane/) 252 28 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 Lebialem

Open gazetteers list **94 villages, towns and localities** in Lebialem. The largest with a recorded population: Fontem (42,689). Settlements here lie between about 228 m and 2,649 m above sea level (median 1,235 m).

- Agwofon
- Alonkong
- Alou
- Asoah
- Awut
- Bacoke
- Bangang
- Banteng
- Banti
- Baranka
- Begem
- Belang
- Bellua
- Besali
- Chenbin
- Chief palace
- Epiakechi
- Esseck
- Eyanke
- Famila
- Fasimombin
- Fereke-Chacha
- Foba
- Fokwe
- Folembe
- Folepi
- Fomanji
- Fomba
- Fomenji
- Fomoa
- Fonjungo-Fonke
- Fonkem
- Fontem
- Fonwung
- Foreke-Chacha
- Forte Fongui
- Forte-Fongi
- Fosimombin
- Fossimondi
- Fosungu Wango
- Fotabong I
- Fotabong II
- Fotabong III
- Fotang
- Foto Ndonchwet
- Fowando
- Igumba
- Jilap
- Kefem Ngong
- Kenyang
- Kongho
- Lebeh
- Lechalengha
- Legho Market
- Lejiara
- Lekwe village
- Logologo (rocks)
- Makwang
- Maleta
- Mankem
- Mbammuock
- Mbeka
- Mbroungwi
- Megan
- Meliate
- Meneuh
- Menji
- Mvè
- Nbinefong
- Nchamala
- Nchen Njieh
- Nchenajeh
- Ndah
- Ndahjecheh
- Nduewung
- Ngon
- Ngong
- Ngong Market
- Ngong Palace
- Njenatah
- Njenbin
- Njentse
- Nkanju
- Nkong
- Ntemndzem
- Ntseahnchou
- Nyen
- Nzoke
- Old Bechati
- Pagapuh
- Pinyin
- Sosso
- Wabane
- Wohletroah

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 Lebialem

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Bongo
- Makéti
- River Bamig

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.

- Mont Mekoua · 2,627 m
- Nduamenguia · 1,917 m
- Tsenken · 1,886 m
- Gumbo · 1,215 m
- Tafola · 809 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 Lebialem and the best time to visit

In Lebialem, the warmest month is Mar (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Aug (20 °C). About 2,339 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (387 mm) and the driest Dec (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 15 

Feb 23 43 

Mar 23 120 

Apr 23 195 

May 23 224 

Jun 22 296 

Jul 21 342 

Aug 20 387 

Sep 21 344 

Oct 21 282 

Nov 22 82 

Dec 22 8 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lebialem

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools4

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 Lebialem?In South-West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Lebialem?Bamboutos, Kupe-Manenguba, Manyu, Menoua, Mezam and Momo
- What is there to see in Lebialem?Azi Palace, Azi Palace (Main Building), Big Drum
- What time zone is Lebialem in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Lebialem?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Lebialem?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lebialem?94 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lebialem?Settlements lie between 228 m and 2,649 m
- What is the highest point in Lebialem?Mont Mekoua (2,627 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lebialem?November to February
- How many hospitals are in Lebialem?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lebialem?CM010003 (OCHA common operational dataset)