# Foumban Subdivision, Noun, West Region – Villages & Map

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Subdivision · Noun 

# Foumban

Foumban is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Noun, West Region. It covers **560.2 km²**. 93 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 560km²
- 25mapped services
- 1,154 mtypical elevation

## Where is Foumban?

Foumban lies in [Noun](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/), [West Region](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/), [Cameroon](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/). It borders 5 other subdivisions: [Bangourain](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/bangourain/), [Koutaba](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/koutaba/), [Malantouen](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/malantouen/), [Massangam](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/massangam/) and [Njimom](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/njimom/). By area it is the 179th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 7.3% of [Noun](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/). The centre of Foumban is about 217 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.7184° N, 10.9075° 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 Foumban

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Foumban: 4 museums; 2 memorials; 1 city gate.

- Grand Tambour · museum
- Musée de Arts et Traditions Bamoun · museum
- Musée des Rois Bamoun · museum
- Palais des Sultans Bamouns · museum
- Porte d'Entrée de Foumban · city gate
- Roi Njoya Ibrahim · memorial
- Statue équestre du Roi Njoya Ibrahim · 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: Foumban

- 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) · Douala231 km
- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé233 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 18:05).

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 Foumban

Open gazetteers list **93 villages, towns and localities** in Foumban. The largest with a recorded population: Foumban (130,287). Settlements here lie between about 769 m and 1,236 m above sea level (median 1,154 m).

- Chimbeng
- Femloum
- Fontain
- Foumban
- Kenyam-Keyou
- Kwetmenka'
- Macharou
- Machoutfen
- Mamakeka
- Mamben
- Mamboe
- Mambèn
- Mamfu
- Mamva
- Manchinmben
- Mandèkane
- Mandètkane
- Manga
- Manganou
- Manka'
- Mantana
- Manyitngwen
- Marom
- Mawo
- Mbouongouom
- Mefié
- Mekwene
- Meta
- Mevoue
- Mfenguen
- Mfetèn
- Mfeyap
- Mfeyouom
- Mokouono
- Mârom
- Nchoutfen
- Ndinenke
- Ndoumbwèt
- Ngala’
- Ngbassa'
- Ngwenmbèn
- Njiboure
- Njidaré
- Njifen
- Njifèn
- Njigwassi
- Njikan
- Njiketnkié
- Njikwet
- Njikwet II
- Njiloum II
- Njimbam
- Njimve
- Njindare
- Njindaré
- Njinka
- Njinkwenmenka’
- Njinsen
- Njinsèn
- Njintout
- Njisse I
- Njisse II
- Njisse III
- Njissé
- Njitam
- Njitekwet
- Njitoukouop
- Njiyawa
- Njiyouom
- Nkouchou’nsén
- Nkoufa’pche
- Nkoufen
- Nkoufomloum
- Nkougoumbè
- Nkougwennji
- Nkoukwet
- Nkoumekwene
- Nkounchimpa
- Nkoundem
- Nkounga
- Nkounka’ndi
- Nkoupa Matapit
- Nkoupa Nganou
- Nkoutam
- Nkoutenké
- Nkoutounga
- Nkéyié
- Quartier Administratif
- Quartier Artisanal
- Tamkéne
- Yolo Mancha'
- Yolo-Nkounchankap
- Yolo-Nkoundem

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 Foumban

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

### Water

30 rivers and streams.

- Charou
- Chimbeng
- Fomloum
- Kekena
- Koukoune
- Maalap
- Mafoguié
- Mafonti
- Manoun
- Matchoulieu
- Matoune
- Melèn
- Mendep
- Mepé
- Mfa
- Mfou
- Mochene
- Natoumba
- Nchinmbèn
- Ndinenké
- Ngouolam
- Ngouondam
- Ngoyit
- Njilare

…and 6 more.

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 mountain.

- Mokopo · 1,236 m
- Mfotapon · 1,185 m
- Chancha · 1,166 m
- Massif Nkounguié · 1,137 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Réserve Forestière de Maalap-Njibanchi

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 Foumban and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Noun, 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 Foumban

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hopital du palais · Foumban 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73190&mlon=10.90065#map=17/5.73190/10.90065) 

Bank Societe Generale · Foumban 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73146&mlon=10.90328#map=17/5.73146/10.90328) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies FOUMBAN 1&2 · Foumban 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73140&mlon=10.90488#map=17/5.73140/10.90488) 

Hotel Hôtel Beau Regard · Foumban 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73230&mlon=10.90705#map=17/5.73230/10.90705) 

School ECOLE ANNEXE · Foumban 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.72903&mlon=10.89911#map=17/5.72903/10.89911) 

College Lycée de Koupa · Koutaba 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73407&mlon=10.76456#map=17/5.73407/10.76456) 

Police station Comissariat de Sécurité Publique de Kouoptamo · Kouoptamo 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.65525&mlon=10.61126#map=17/5.65525/10.61126) 

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 Foumban

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels6
- Schools8
- Restaurants3

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 Noun

- Bangourain
- Foumbot
- Kouoptamo
- Koutaba
- Magba
- Malantouen
- Massangam
- Njimom

## Quick answers

- Where is Foumban?In Noun, West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Foumban?Bangourain, Koutaba, Malantouen, Massangam and Njimom
- What is there to see in Foumban?Grand Tambour, Musée de Arts et Traditions Bamoun, Musée des Rois Bamoun, Palais des Sultans Bamouns
- What time zone is Foumban in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Foumban?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Foumban?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Foumban?93 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Foumban?Settlements lie between 769 m and 1,236 m
- What is the highest point in Foumban?Mokopo (1,236 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Foumban?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Foumban?Hopital du palais, about 1.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Foumban?Societe Generale, about 1.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Foumban?TotalEnergies FOUMBAN 1&2, about 1.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Foumban?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Foumban?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Foumban?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Foumban?CM008008002 (OCHA common operational dataset)