Mbonge

Mbonge is a town in Meme Division, South-West Region, about 56km from Kumba. The Mbonge council, established in 1977, is one of Cameroon's largest by area, spanning some 3,000 square kilometres and around 86 villages with a combined population of over 200,000. Local tradition holds the town was founded by Mbonge, son of Bateka, who settled at a site called Liene that grew into present-day Mbonge; his descendants went on to found dozens more villages across Meme Division. The local economy is built on smallholder farming — cocoa, cassava, plantains, and yams are the main crops.

By Plane

The nearest airport is in Douala; onward travel to Mbonge is by road via Kumba.

By Car / Road

Mbonge is connected by road to Kumba, about 56km away.

Moto-taxis are available for local transport.

• Local market: trading local produce and crafts from Mbonge's farming villages.

Cocoa, cassava, plantains, and yams grown across Mbonge's roughly 86 villages are traded at the local market.

• Kumba — roughly 56km away, the nearest larger town with more transport and lodging options.