Mbala
in Centre Region, Cameroon

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
3.900 and 11.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 3° 54' 0" and E 11° 31' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XAF
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:59 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Douala
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 5:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-2.777 and -171.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kanton Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Cameroon in Middle Africa

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Cameroon.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Cameroon. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Mbala

Mbala in Centre Region is located in Cameroon a little north of Yaounde, the country's capital.

Local time in Mbala is now 04:59 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Douala with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Mbala. The closest airport in Cameroon is Yaoundé Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Dja Faunal Reserve in a distance of 120 mi (or 193 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yaounde, Ebolowa, Ebebiyin, Douala and Bafoussam. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 64% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 18th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

27°C (80 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Yaounde

Address
2,5 mi
Boulevard du 20 Mai
11852 Yaounde
Cameroon

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Destruction of the Ntaba Neighborhood at Yaoundé (Cameroon)

Published: August 04, 2008
Length: 00:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ntaba2008

Thousands of people become homeless after the officials dicided to wipe away their houses. More information: http://ntaba.unblog.fr.


Les eaux usées à Yaoundé, un problème de santé publique - Un reportage de SciDev.Net

Published: July 07, 2013
Length: 53:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: scidevafrique

SciDev.Net s'intéresse à l'un des principaux problèmes de santé publique au Cameroun: l'absence d'infrastructures adéquates pour le traitement des eaux usées dans la capitale du Cameroun.


L'inondation du 1er mars 2013 au carrefour MEEC à Yaoundé

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 07:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Les Visages du Cameroun

Après la pluie du 1er mars 2013, les populations du quartier Melen derrière le Parc National du Génie Civil n'ont pas dormi à cause des inondations; l'eau a envahi les dommiciles au points...


Tenue du Sommet de la CEEAC contre Boko Haram à Yaoundé

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 58:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PresidenceGabonaise


Arrivée du Président à Yaoundé pour le Sommet de la CEEAC

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 02:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PresidenceGabonaise


Fin du sommet de la CEEAC à Yaoundé

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 26:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PresidenceGabonaise


Culte à IGM/Yaoundé Novembre 2014

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 49:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: intergospel cameroun


Yaounde en fête_teaser(en français)

Published: April 11, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ImagesdAfrique

Yaoundé, je t'aime. Toi qui m'as vu naître, grandir, mûrir, j'ai décidé de te rendre hommage. Je parcours tes allées en cette journée merveilleuse pour apprécier une fois de plus ta beauté.


HARLEM SHAKE IN MY FUCKIN' SCHOOL

Published: March 23, 2013
Length: 44:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FMJxBuffalo

Carnaval 2013. Lycée Fustel de Coulanges à Yaoundé, Cameroun.


DEGUSTATION DE QUEUE DE VIPERE CAMEROUNAISE NOEL 2011 YAOUNDE

Published: May 05, 2012
Length: 58:04 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: bouteille0

Une cousine du village de Nyangong prés d'Ebolowa dans le Sud Cameroun nous a parlé des vertus thérapeutiques de la queue de la vipère pendant que ma belle-soeur en préparait une pour...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cameroon

Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon (French: République du Cameroun), is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is called "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity.

Located at 3.86667, 11.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cameroon, Countries in Africa, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, English-speaking countries and territories, French-speaking countries, Member states of La Francophonie, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Republics, States and territories established in 1960, Member states of the United Nations, Commonwealth republics, Central African countries

Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo

Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. It is used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. The stadium has seats for 38,720 people. For important matches standing areas can also be created, thus increasing the capacity. http://www. fussballtempel. net/caf/listecaf. html It was built in 1972, and is the home stadium of the Canon Yaoundé and Tonnerre Yaoundé. The stadium is also known as the home venue of the Cameroonian national football.

Located at 3.8855, 11.5405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1973, Athletics (track and field) venues in Cameroon, Buildings and structures in Yaoundé, Canon Yaoundé, Sport in Yaoundé, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Cameroon, Football venues in Cameroon

Palais des Sports de Warda

Palais des Sports de Warda is an indoor sporting arena located in Yaoundé, Cameroun. The capacity of the arena is 5,263 people. It is used to host indoor sports such as basketball.

Located at 3.87397, 11.512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Yaoundé, Indoor arenas in Cameroon

First Battle of Jaunde

The First Battle of Jaunde involved the attempted British and French assault on the German capital of Jaunde during the Kamerun Campaign of the First World War. Due to a lack of coordination, difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions, and stiff German resistance, the attack was forced to retreat in late June 1915. Another assault on the capital would not be conducted until later that year.

Located at 3.86667, 11.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving France, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, History of Cameroon, African theatre of World War I, Battles of the African Theatre (World War I), Military history of Cameroon, Kamerun, Battles of the Kamerun campaign

Second Battle of Jaunde

The Second Battle of Jaunde involved the successful British and French assault on the German capital of Jaunde during the Kamerun Campaign of the First World War. After the failure of the First Battle of Jaunde during the summer of 1915, the bulk of Allied forces had retreated to the Kele river. Following the Second Duala Conference where Allied commanders discussed the situation, it was decided that another assault should be attempted.

Located at 3.86667, 11.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of World War I involving Germany, Battles of World War I involving France, Battles of World War I involving the United Kingdom, History of Cameroon, African theatre of World War I, Battles of the African Theatre (World War I), Military history of Cameroon, Kamerun, Battles of the Kamerun campaign


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
M’Bata, Mbala