# Poumougne Subdivision, Koung-Khi, West Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/koung-khi/poumougne/

Subdivision · Koung-Khi 

# Poumougne

Poumougne is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Koung-Khi, West Region. It covers **143.8 km²**. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 144km²
- 42mapped services
- 1,542 mtypical elevation

## Where is Poumougne?

Poumougne lies in [Koung-Khi](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/koung-khi/), [West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 7 other subdivisions: [Bafoussam 1er](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/mifi/bafoussam-1er/), [Bafoussam 3e](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/mifi/bafoussam-3e/), [Baham](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/hauts-plateaux/baham/), [Bamendjou](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/hauts-plateaux/bamendjou/), [Bayangam](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/koung-khi/bayangam/), [Djebem](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/koung-khi/djebem/) and [Foumbot](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/foumbot/). By area it is the 319th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 41.8% of [Koung-Khi](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/koung-khi/). The centre of Poumougne is about 208 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.3897° N, 10.4336° 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 Poumougne

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Poumougne: 2 museums; 1 monument; 1 attraction.

- Bandjoun Station · museum
- Musée de Bandjoun · museum
- Chefferie Bandjoun · attraction
- Roi KAMGA Joseph II · monument

### Nearby, outside Poumougne

- Chefferie Bahouan · attraction, Bamendjou7.6 km
- Chefferie Supérieure de Bafoussam · attraction, Bafoussam 1er8.8 km
- Monument Wanko · monument, Bafoussam 1er8.9 km
- Monument du Cinquantenaire · monument, Bafoussam 1er9.3 km
- Chefferie Bayangam · castle or fort, Bayangam11 km
- Chefferie Bameka · castle or fort, Bamendjou11 km
- Chefferie Bamendjou · attraction, Bamendjou13 km
- Porte · city gate, Bafoussam 2e14 km
- Chefferie Baleng · castle or fort, Bafoussam 2e14 km
- Chefferie de Batoufam · attraction, Bayangam15 km
- Chefferie Bansoa · castle or fort, Penka-Michel15 km
- Chefferie de Bamougoum · attraction, Bafoussam 3e16 km

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: Poumougne

- 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) · Douala173 km
- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé223 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 18:07).

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 Poumougne

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Poumougne. The largest with a recorded population: Bandjoun (31,750). Settlements here lie between about 989 m and 1,643 m above sea level (median 1,542 m).

- Bandjoun
- Bawang
- Dem Woh
- Dja’
- Djeleng
- Djetseguem
- Djiomghouo
- Djione
- Djo
- Domlo
- Famleng
- Famnwe
- Ha
- Hiala’
- Houpouo
- Hwa
- Ka Tsèla
- Kam Djoung
- Kamdeng
- Kamngo
- Kamngwiké
- Kang
- Ka’yo
- King-Place
- Kouonéké
- Lemgo
- Lemla
- Mbem
- Mbing
- Mbwo
- Megom
- Melang Mefou
- Mouwè
- Ndem Mbeng
- Ndenbou
- Ndjéleng I
- Ndjéleng II
- Njeleng
- Njesse
- Njone
- Ntienki
- Pète
- Soung Djesse
- Tessè
- To Tsèla
- Toba
- Tonkwo
- Tounisi
- To’mlem
- Tse Ngo
- Tseguem
- Tsela
- Tseleng
- Tsesso
- Tsèla'
- Tségo
- Yom

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 Poumougne

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Ché Melang Mafou
- Ko’elea
- Mghwa
- Mifi
- Moghem Djebem
- Nguem Djinko
- Toumsi
- Vovo

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 4 mountains.

- Kong Ndemsim · 1,646 m
- Kon Kafou · 1,619 m
- Djopa · 1,604 m
- Djangue · 1,590 m
- Kong Khi · 1,565 m
- Kong Poundem · 1,545 m
- Kong Mékè · 1,388 m
- Kong Lemgo · 1,190 m
- Mayounguè · 1,034 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 Poumougne and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Koung-Khi, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Aug (20 °C). About 1,973 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (341 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 21 10 

Feb 22 27 

Mar 22 99 

Apr 22 170 

May 22 181 

Jun 21 235 

Jul 20 289 

Aug 20 341 

Sep 20 302 

Oct 20 246 

Nov 21 68 

Dec 20 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Poumougne

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hopital de district de Poumougne/Yom · Poumougne 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.40243&mlon=10.42736#map=17/5.40243/10.42736) 

Bank GECEFIC_SA · Poumougne 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37403&mlon=10.41511#map=17/5.37403/10.41511) 

Petrol pump Bota Oil · Poumougne 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.39246&mlon=10.42832#map=17/5.39246/10.42832) 

Hotel Noblesse_hotel · Poumougne 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38706&mlon=10.42666#map=17/5.38706/10.42666) 

School Government high school Ha · Poumougne 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.38699&mlon=10.44507#map=17/5.38699/10.44507) 

College Iut-Fv Bandjoun · Poumougne 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.37670&mlon=10.41214#map=17/5.37670/10.41214) 

Police station GMI Police · Bafoussam 1er 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.45682&mlon=10.43116#map=17/5.45682/10.43116) 

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 Poumougne

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels15
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants2

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 Koung-Khi

- Bayangam
- Djebem

## Quick answers

- Where is Poumougne?In Koung-Khi, West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Poumougne?Bafoussam 1er, Bafoussam 3e, Baham, Bamendjou, Bayangam, Djebem and Foumbot
- What is there to see in Poumougne?Bandjoun Station, Chefferie Bandjoun, Musée de Bandjoun, Roi KAMGA Joseph II
- What time zone is Poumougne in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Poumougne?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Poumougne?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Poumougne?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Poumougne?Settlements lie between 989 m and 1,643 m
- What is the highest point in Poumougne?Kong Ndemsim (1,646 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Poumougne?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Poumougne?Hopital de district de Poumougne/Yom, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Poumougne?GECEFIC_SA, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Poumougne?Bota Oil, about 0.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Poumougne?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Poumougne?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Poumougne?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Poumougne?CM008004003 (OCHA common operational dataset)