Ntoum

This Gabonese town in the Estuaire province takes its name from the Fang word for the fromager tree — a giant, thorny species considered sacred by local residents. A short drive from Libreville, Ntoum sits within sight of mountains and close to water, serving as the administrative seat of the Komo-Mondah department.

• Population62,445
• Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi