Moanda
Moanda, a town in Gabon's Haut-Ogooué province, is the centre of the country's manganese mining industry, with extraction forming the dominant activity of the surrounding region. A short drive from Franceville and close to mountainous terrain, it offers a window into large-scale industrial mining operations in central Africa.
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- Population71,099
- Nearest water from center 11 km6.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.7 km4.8 mi
Moanda: quick answers
Where is Moanda?
Moanda is in Gabon.
How do you get to Moanda?
The nearest airport is Moanda (MFF), about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Moanda?
The warmest month is March, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is October, with about 207 mm8.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Moanda?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Franceville and Bakoumba.