# Bipindi Subdivision, Océan, South Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/ocean/bipindi/

Subdivision · Océan 

# Bipindi

Bipindi is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Océan, South Region. It covers **1,319.6 km²**. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,320km²
- 1mapped service
- 158 mtypical elevation

## Where is Bipindi?

Bipindi lies in [Océan](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/ocean/), [South Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 5 other subdivisions: [Akom 2](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/ocean/akom-2/), [Efoulan](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/mvila/efoulan/), [Lokoundje](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/ocean/lokoundje/), [Lolodorf](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/ocean/lolodorf/) and [Messondo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/centre/nyong-et-kelle/messondo/). By area it is the 91st largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 11.6% of [Océan](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/south/ocean/). The centre of Bipindi is about 143 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. It is about 63 km from Kribi, the main town of Océan. The centre point is at 3.1945° N, 10.4157° 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 Bipindi

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Bipindi: 1 castle or fort.

- Palais Zenker · castle or fort

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: Bipindi

- 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) · Douala119 km
- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé139 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:15, 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 Bipindi

Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Bipindi. Settlements here lie between about 79 m and 481 m above sea level (median 158 m).

- Atog-Boga
- Bidjouka
- Bipindi
- Bongouana
- Ebimimbang
- Ebiminbang
- Grand Zambi
- Kangassambé
- Kpwa
- Kwambo
- Lambi
- Madoungou
- Melombo
- Melondo
- Mimbala
- Mimfombo
- Moungué
- Mélen
- Mélombo
- Mélondo
- Mémel
- Mémèl I
- Mémèl II
- Ndambélé
- Ndoua
- Nkomou
- Nsola
- Petit Zambi
- Saa
- Tchangué
- Tyango
- Tyngo

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 Bipindi

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Bibindi
- Békoué
- Gensé
- Landi
- Logog
- Lokoundje River
- Maboulé
- Madoungou
- Mba
- Mbalé
- Mingel
- Minsola
- Ngongo
- Sambé
- Tchangé

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 Bipindi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Océan, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 2,223 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (290 mm) and the driest Jan (47 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 47 

Feb 27 86 

Mar 27 202 

Apr 27 224 

May 26 219 

Jun 25 214 

Jul 24 191 

Aug 24 232 

Sep 25 290 

Oct 25 276 

Nov 26 194 

Dec 26 49 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bipindi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Bank Bayelle Cooperative Credit Union Limited · Lolodorf 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.38182&mlon=10.72266#map=17/3.38182/10.72266) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies LOLODORF · Lolodorf 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.23520&mlon=10.72750#map=17/3.23520/10.72750) 

School Lycée Classique de Lolodorf · Lolodorf 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.23715&mlon=10.73258#map=17/3.23715/10.73258) 

College issaeer · Bipindi 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.04163&mlon=10.46492#map=17/3.04163/10.46492) 

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 Bipindi

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

- Colleges and universities1

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 Océan

- Akom 2
- Campo
- Kribi 1er
- Kribi 2e
- Lokoundje
- Lolodorf
- Mvengue
- Niete

## Quick answers

- Where is Bipindi?In Océan, South Region, Cameroon
- What borders Bipindi?Akom 2, Efoulan, Lokoundje, Lolodorf and Messondo
- What is there to see in Bipindi?Palais Zenker
- What time zone is Bipindi in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Bipindi?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Bipindi?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bipindi?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bipindi?Settlements lie between 79 m and 481 m
- What is the best time to visit Bipindi?December to February
- Where is the nearest bank to Bipindi?Bayelle Cooperative Credit Union Limited, about 40 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bipindi?TotalEnergies LOLODORF, about 35 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bipindi?CM009003002 (OCHA common operational dataset)