# Mamfe Subdivision, Manyu, South-West Region – Villages & Map

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

Subdivision · Manyu 

# Mamfe

Mamfe is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Manyu, South-West Region. It covers **3,199.4 km²**. 117 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 17 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,199km²
- 17mapped services
- 166 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mamfe?

Mamfe lies in [Manyu](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/), [South-West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 6 other subdivisions: [Akwaya](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/akwaya/), [Eyumodjock](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/eyumodjock/), [Nguti](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/kupe-manenguba/nguti/), [Toko](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/ndian/toko/), [Upper Bayang](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/upper-bayang/) and [Widikum](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/momo/widikum/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 33.8% of [Manyu](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south-west/manyu/). The centre of Mamfe is about 312 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.6481° N, 9.3409° 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: Mamfe

- 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) · Calabar133 km
- Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO) · Uyo163 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 18:11).

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 Mamfe

Open gazetteers list **117 villages, towns and localities** in Mamfe. The largest with a recorded population: Mamfe (20,350). Settlements here lie between about 68 m and 558 m above sea level (median 166 m).

- Abat
- Abawesong
- Abwayortang
- Adjeli
- Afap
- Afu
- Agborkem
- Ajayuk Ndip
- Akak
- Akiriba
- Akwen
- Amebeshu
- Amebisu
- Ashum
- Ayukaba
- Aīyewawa
- Bachuo Akagbe
- Bachuo Ntai
- Bah Eyong
- Bajo
- Bakebe
- Bakebe I
- Bakebe II
- Bakogo
- Bakumba
- Bakut
- Bakwelle
- Bambi
- Baro
- Basu
- Batambe
- Bayenti
- Bayib Asibong
- Bayib Ossing
- Bayok
- Besingue
- Besongabang
- Besubia
- Big Akak II
- Bololo
- Chinda
- Defang
- Ebinsi
- Echitako
- Egbekaw
- Egbemoh
- Eham
- Ekowantan
- Esaguem
- Eshobi
- Etemetek
- Etinkem
- Ewelle I
- Ewelle II
- Eyang
- Eyang Atem Ako
- Eyang Nchang
- Eyang Ntui
- Fainchang
- Kembong
- Mambi
- Mamfe
- Manta
- Mantah I
- Mantah II
- Mbakang
- Mbakem
- Mbatop
- Mbinda
- Mbinjong
- Mbio
- Mekwecha
- Melala
- Mesing Bakebe
- Mesubia
- Mfuni
- Mgbagati
- Nchang
- Nchemba I
- Ndebokem
- Ndekwai
- Nfaitock
- Nfaitok
- Nfaitok 1a
- Nfaitok 1b
- Nfeitok
- Nfeitok II
- Njeke Jalek
- Njeke Okonyene
- Njongo
- Njongsi
- Nkawkaw
- Nkimichi
- Nkpot
- Ntenako
- Ntenmbang
- Numba
- Numba Afu
- Numba Ati
- Numba Mile 49
- Obang
- Ogomoko
- Okoroba
- Okoyong
- Ombe
- Oselle
- Osirayip
- Ossing
- QUARTER 3
- Small Akak I
- Sumbe
- Tabo
- Tafu
- Takubīya
- Talangaye
- Tinto Mbu
- Tokpwa

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 Mamfe

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

### Water

41 rivers and streams.

- Akap
- Akiriyam
- Akolayep
- Ati
- Babi
- Babu
- Bachu
- Badi Stream
- Bagodo
- Bako
- Bakogo
- Bakom
- Bakor
- Bakunven
- Bakwe
- Bali
- Bapuo
- Bargume
- Baring
- Basep
- Bato
- Bayong Ayib
- Betem
- Cross River

…and 17 more.

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 4 mountains.

- Eti Bogat · 1,667 m
- Goningtsan · 1,008 m
- Bayong Ayib · 575 m
- Nchamba · 459 m
- Donti · 446 m
- Besongue · 395 m
- Euwo · 199 m
- Nchang · 158 m
- Besem · 134 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Mawne River Forest Reserve
- Nta Ali Forest Reserve

### Getting around

2 bridges; 1 airport.

- Akwen Bridge
- Mamfe Airport
- Manyu Bridge

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 Mamfe and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Manyu, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 2,200 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (327 mm) and the driest Dec (7 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 25 12 

Feb 26 44 

Mar 26 104 

Apr 26 195 

May 25 237 

Jun 24 292 

Jul 24 306 

Aug 23 327 

Sep 24 318 

Oct 24 278 

Nov 25 80 

Dec 25 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mamfe

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mamfe District Hospital · Mamfe 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73078&mlon=9.31100#map=17/5.73078/9.31100) 

Bank Express Union · Mamfe 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.62490&mlon=9.23947#map=17/5.62490/9.23947) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies Mamfe · Mamfe 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.75049&mlon=9.31290#map=17/5.75049/9.31290) 

Hotel Rest house · Mamfe 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.61693&mlon=9.24448#map=17/5.61693/9.24448) 

School Ecole · Mamfe 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.76968&mlon=9.31567#map=17/5.76968/9.31567) 

Police station SSF CHECKPOINT NGUTI · Nguti 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.33291&mlon=9.42207#map=17/5.33291/9.42207) 

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 Mamfe

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools4
- Restaurants1

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 Manyu

- Akwaya
- Eyumodjock
- Upper Bayang

## Quick answers

- Where is Mamfe?In Manyu, South-West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Mamfe?Akwaya, Eyumodjock, Nguti, Toko, Upper Bayang and Widikum
- What time zone is Mamfe in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Mamfe?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Mamfe?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mamfe?117 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mamfe?Settlements lie between 68 m and 558 m
- What is the highest point in Mamfe?Eti Bogat (1,667 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mamfe?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mamfe?Mamfe District Hospital, about 9.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mamfe?Express Union, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mamfe?TotalEnergies Mamfe, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mamfe?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Mamfe?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mamfe?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mamfe?CM010004003 (OCHA common operational dataset)