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

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/njimom/

Subdivision · Noun 

# Njimom

Njimom is a subdivision (arrondissement) of Cameroon in Noun, West Region. It covers **700.6 km²**. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 701km²
- 1,122 mtypical elevation

## Where is Njimom?

Njimom 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/), [Foumban](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/foumban/), [Magba](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/magba/), [Malantouen](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/malantouen/) and [Mbven](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/north-west/bui/mbven/). By area it is the 158th largest of 360 subdivisions in Cameroon. It covers 9.2% of [Noun](https://wherepedia.org/cameroon/west/noun/). The centre of Njimom is about 235 km in a straight line from Yaoundé, the capital. The centre point is at 5.8959° N, 10.9257° 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 Njimom

### Nearby, outside Njimom

- Palais des Sultans Bamouns · museum, Foumban18 km
- Statue équestre du Roi Njoya Ibrahim · memorial, Foumban18 km
- Roi Njoya Ibrahim · memorial, Foumban18 km
- Musée des Rois Bamoun · museum, Foumban18 km
- Grand Tambour · museum, Foumban18 km
- Porte d'Entrée de Foumban · city gate, Foumban19 km
- Musée de Arts et Traditions Bamoun · museum, Foumban19 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: Njimom

- 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) · Douala249 km
- Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) · Yaoundé251 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 18:04).

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 Njimom

Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Njimom. Settlements here lie between about 738 m and 1,255 m above sea level (median 1,122 m).

- Mabibi
- Mabouo
- Mafomghèt
- Maghet
- Maghèt
- Makam
- Maloum
- Maloura
- Malouro
- Malure
- Mamatié
- Mamba
- Manki
- Manki I
- Manki II
- Mansom
- Mansèn
- Mantama
- Maram
- Marom
- Mayouom
- Mfekom
- Mfekwam
- Mfelap
- Mfemetié
- Mfengou
- Mfensu
- Mfeyèt
- Mfon Payèt
- Mfopèt
- Méyama
- Ngwanesso
- Njichom
- Njikwet I
- Njilam
- Njimiépwen
- Njimom
- Njinso
- Njinsèn
- Njitekwet
- Nkoupou’
- Nkoussam
- Nsiépa

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 Njimom

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

### Water

20 rivers and streams.

- Bibi Sud
- Fom Fom
- Kiwa
- Kouopnjot
- Loura
- Maafom
- Mangap
- Manka’
- Mankou
- Mawa
- Mbika
- Mfou
- Miépouen
- Niénié
- Nkaa
- Nkamba
- Nkwamfou
- Nkwet
- Nsét
- Tamia

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 1 hill.

- Yaawou · 1,531 m
- Mbétmaluem · 1,316 m
- Mbètkom · 1,256 m
- Banki · 1,071 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 Njimom 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 Njimom

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hopital du palais · Foumban 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73190&mlon=10.90065#map=17/5.73190/10.90065) 

Bank Societe Generale · Foumban 18 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 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73140&mlon=10.90488#map=17/5.73140/10.90488) 

Hotel Hôtel Beau Regard · Foumban 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73230&mlon=10.90705#map=17/5.73230/10.90705) 

School Centre de Formation Zootechnique et Vétérinaire de Foumban · Foumban 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.74722&mlon=10.89611#map=17/5.74722/10.89611) 

College Lycée de Koupa · Koutaba 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.73407&mlon=10.76456#map=17/5.73407/10.76456) 

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.

## Other subdivisions in Noun

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Njimom?In Noun, West Region, Cameroon
- What borders Njimom?Bangourain, Foumban, Magba, Malantouen and Mbven
- What is there to see in Njimom?Palais des Sultans Bamouns, Statue équestre du Roi Njoya Ibrahim, Roi Njoya Ibrahim, Musée des Rois Bamoun
- What time zone is Njimom in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Njimom?Franc (XAF)
- What language is spoken in Njimom?English, French (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Njimom?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Njimom?Settlements lie between 738 m and 1,255 m
- What is the highest point in Njimom?Yaawou (1,531 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Njimom?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Njimom?Hopital du palais, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Njimom?Societe Generale, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Njimom?TotalEnergies FOUMBAN 1&2, about 18 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Njimom?CM008008009 (OCHA common operational dataset)