# Haut-Nkam, West Region – Subdivisions, Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/ Department · West Region # Haut-Nkam Haut-Nkam is a department of Cameroon in West Region. It covers **969.0 km²**. It is divided into 7 subdivisions. 146 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 969km² - 7subdivisions - 44mapped services ## Where is Haut-Nkam? Haut-Nkam lies in [West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 5 other departments: [Hauts-Plateaux](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/hauts-plateaux/), [Menoua](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/menoua/), [Moungo](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/moungo/), [Ndé](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/nde/) and [Nkam](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/littoral/nkam/). By area it is the 53rd largest of 58 departments in Cameroon. It covers 6.9% of [West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/). The centre of Haut-Nkam is about 206 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. It is about 45 km from Bafoussam, the main town of West Region. The centre point is at 5.1467° N, 10.1763° 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 Haut-Nkam OpenStreetMap lists 16 named sights in Haut-Nkam: 8 attractions; 4 castles and forts; 2 waterfalls; 1 viewpoint; 1 memorial. - Chefferie Bankondji · castle or fort - Chefferie Fondjomekwet · castle or fort - Chefferie Fotouni · castle or fort - chefferie Balen · castle or fort - Chutes d'Ekom Nkam · waterfall - Chutes de la Mouankeu · waterfall - Carrefour Babone · viewpoint - Bakoven · attraction - Chefferie Bafang · attraction - Chefferie Bandja · attraction - Chefferie Banka · attraction - Chefferie de Bana · attraction - Col de Bana · attraction - Col de Fotouni · attraction - MORGUE Banka · attraction - Roi · memorial 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: Haut-Nkam - 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) · Douala137 km - Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) · Calabar203 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:19, 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 Haut-Nkam Subdivision Area km² Localities Services [Bafang](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/bafang/) 107 14 23 [Bakou](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/bakou/) 177 23 1 [Bana](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/bana/) 114 10 3 [Bandja](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/bandja/) 213 43 8 [Banka](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/banka/) 121 23 6 [Banwa](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/banwa/) 108 16 0 [Kekem](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/haut-nkam/kekem/) 129 18 3 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 Haut-Nkam Open gazetteers list **146 villages, towns and localities** in Haut-Nkam. The largest with a recorded population: Bafang (54,505), Kekem (27,038) and Bana (5,727). Settlements here lie between about 398 m and 1,675 m above sea level (median 1,257 m). - Baboate - Baboné - Babouantou - Babountcheu Ngaleu - Baboutcha-Nitcheu - Babwantou - Bachicheu - Badoumka - Bafang - Bagouaka - Baka'sa - Bakondji - Bakou - Bakouini - Balaloum - Balangoé - Balouk-Makala - Bamedjo - Bameleck - Bameleu - Bamfelouk - Bamfélouk - Bana - Bandja - Bandoumdja - Bandoumgia - Bandoumkassa - Bandouop - Banfeko - Banféko - Bangope - Banka - Bankambe - Bankambé - Bankondji - Bankwop - Banwa - Banwa Centre - Banwa Fonti - Bapou - Bassa - Basseu - Batack - Batcha - Baving - Bong - Boné - Boutcha - Boutcha Fongam - Boutcheu - Chichie - Chwinou - Company - Denla’ - Famghang - Famndou - Famyalou - Fokwanké - Folentcha - Fombelé - Fombélé - Fomessa I - Fomessa II - Fomke - Fondanti - Fondjanti - Fondjomekwet - Fondjomoko - Fondjomékwet - Fongam - Fongoli - Fonkouakem - Fonkouankem - Fopwanga - Fostinga - Fotoména - Fotouni - Fotsi - Foyave - Foyemtcha - Kambo - Kekem - Koba - Komako - Kotcha - Kouma - Kouotche - Koyen - Kwo’lie - Kwo’nkeng - Kékem - Lafi - Lakotchala - Lembo - Makou - Makouk - Mamfabom - Mayo - Mbafam - Mbem - Mboebo - Mboma - Mboébo - Mekwo’ngu - Mendjo - Moummé - Mven - Mwanke - Ndemanguim - Ndemtchang - Ndemveng - Ndonko - Ndouk - Ndoumla - Ndoumvé - Ngakam - Ngaleu - Ngang - Nguenka - Nitcheu - Nka - Nkongsoung - Nkwop - Noo - Nving - Nwa Fochié - Papouaté - Petit Diboum - Pont Nkam - Poungué - Song - Séla - Tcha - Tchisso - Tchitcho’ - Tchougou - Tchouno - Tenga - Toula - Toula’ - Tso - Vers Bakem - Village Batchamdjié - Yong - Yotieu - Youté 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 Haut-Nkam Named natural and historic features inside Haut-Nkam, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 28 rivers and streams. - Bahilanda - Banengou - Chochankié - Choechia - Ché Ngwen - Gale - Grakoa - Kambou - Koumko - Képéte - Latché - Latse - Liésé - Mayapa - Megamlue - Metchingou - Metchingou - Mghom - Mombé - Moummé-Shinké - Mwa - Ngoum - Nguéma - Petit Nkam …and 4 more. ### Hills and mountains 6 hills; 3 mountains. - Bana · 1,899 m - Banfelo · 1,722 m - Kong Lephe · 1,705 m - Kong Tendong · 1,700 m - Mont Lahke · 1,361 m - Bangwa · 1,290 m - Logou · 1,259 m - Kekem · 1,117 m - Bangwa · 910 m ### Forests and nature 3 forest reserves. - Réserve Forestière de Maha - Réserve Forestière de Tsena-Nkam - Réserve Forestiére de Moa 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 Haut-Nkam and the best time to visit In Haut-Nkam, the warmest month is Mar (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Aug (21 °C). About 3,065 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (549 mm) and the driest Dec (21 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 23 31 Feb 23 77 Mar 24 160 Apr 23 226 May 23 240 Jun 22 364 Jul 22 463 Aug 21 549 Sep 22 444 Oct 22 348 Nov 23 142 Dec 22 21 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Haut-Nkam Places mapped inside Haut-Nkam in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels8 - Schools21 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants5 - Police stations1 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 Haut-Nkam?In West Region, Cameroon - What borders Haut-Nkam?Hauts-Plateaux, Menoua, Moungo, Ndé and Nkam - What is there to see in Haut-Nkam?Bakoven, Carrefour Babone, Chefferie Bafang, Chefferie Bandja - What time zone is Haut-Nkam in?UTC+1 - What currency is used in Haut-Nkam?Franc (XAF) - What language is spoken in Haut-Nkam?English, French (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Haut-Nkam?146 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Haut-Nkam?Settlements lie between 398 m and 1,675 m - What is the highest point in Haut-Nkam?Bana (1,899 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Haut-Nkam?December to February - How many hospitals are in Haut-Nkam?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Haut-Nkam?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Haut-Nkam?CM008002 (OCHA common operational dataset)