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Melala Destination Guide
Delve into Melala in Cameroon
Melala in the region of South-West Province is a city in Cameroon - some 199 mi or ( 321 km ) North-West of Yaoundé , the country's capital .
Current time in Melala is now 07:32 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Douala " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Ossing, Mfuni, Ewelle I, and Douala. While being here, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Melala ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Manyu River
The Manyu River rises near Wabane in the Upper Banyang Subdivision of the Manyu Department of the Southwest Region, Cameroon. The river runs past the southern border of the Mone River Forest Reserve. Below Mamfe, it is joined by rivers draining the Takamanda Forest Reserve and the Cross River National Park in neighboring Nigeria. These protected areas are important habitats for the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla. Around the Nigerian border the river takes the name of the Cross River.
Located at 5.75 9.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Mamfe
Mamfe (also spelled Mamfé) is a city and capital of the Manyu A Division of the Southwest Province in Cameroon. It is located 60 km from the border of Nigeria, on the Manyu River. It has a population of 20,300 (2001 estimate). It is known as a centre for traditional religion and traditional medicine. It used to be known for its bad infrastructure, especially the roads, which however were recently tarred and presently are in a good condition, within the city limits.
Located at 5.77 9.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Mamfe Airport
Mamfe Airport is an airport serving Mamfe in Cameroon. {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }} The Airport is now close down for years.
Located at 5.70 9.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Ossidinge
Ossidinge was a government station and capital of the prefecture in the German colony of Cameroon.
Located at 5.89 9.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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