Mokolo

Cameroon

This town in Cameroon's Mandara Mountains, close to the Nigerian border, Mokolo serves as the departmental capital of Mayo-Tsanaga in the Far North Province. The surrounding mountain terrain and proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region give it a base-camp character for exploring this remote corner of the country.

Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works

  • Population51,999
  • Nearest water from center 2.0 km1.3 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
22°72°
0mm0.0in
F
25°76°
0mm0.0in
M
28°83°
0mm0.0in
A
30°86°
20mm0.8in
M
28°83°
85mm3.3in
J
26°79°
140mm5.4in
J
24°75°
215mm8.5in
A
23°73°
280mm11.0in
S
24°75°
190mm7.5in
O
25°77°
65mm2.6in
N
25°76°
0mm0.0in
D
22°72°
0mm0.0in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Mokolo: quick answers

Where is Mokolo?

Mokolo is in Cameroon.

How do you get to Mokolo?

The nearest airport is Maroua (MVR), about 3 hr 9 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Mokolo?

The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is August, with about 280 mm11.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Mokolo?

OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Mokolo?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Maroua.

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