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Melong, Cameroon

Littoral · Cameroon

Melong is a mid-size city in Littoral, Cameroon with a population of 76,716. Elevation: 2,598 ft (792 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

76,716 Population 269/sq mi density
2,598 ft Elevation 792 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
92.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Melong

Melong

Melong is a Tibetan term that means "mirror", "looking glass". The melong is a polyvalent symbol, divine attribute, and quality of the enlightened mindstream or bodhicitta.

People

Population76,716
Density269/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain92.7 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Population76,716
Population Density269 / sq mi
Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Coordinates5.1218°, 9.9614°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceLittoral
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation92.7 inches (2,354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melong

Melong is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Littoral) with a population of 76,716. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet (792 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Melong

Melong has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.9°C), the coldest is Aug (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2920 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 15.1° / 31.3° 13.3
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 16.2° / 32.6° 22.5
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19° / 32.2° 178.7
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 19.5° / 30.9° 226.5
May 23.5°C / 74°F 19.4° / 30.6° 241.6
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 18.5° / 29.2° 377.4
Jul 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 29° 532.6
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 17.9° / 27.9° 421.6
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 17.8° / 28.6° 485.5
Oct 22.5°C / 72°F 17.9° / 29.1° 313.4
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 17.8° / 29.7° 95.8
Dec 23.1°C / 73°F 16.3° / 30.5° 11.0
Melong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Cameroon avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area285.2 sq mi (738.7 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates5.1218°N, 9.9614°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.7"
144% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1986 LAKE NYOS Astronomical 75.0 m 1,700 139 km
1984 LAKE MONOUN Landslide 5.0 m 37 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 49 km
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 135 km
Oku Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 3,011 m (9,879 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
March 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
April 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 13.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 15.6 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 16.0 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 11.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest

Melong has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in August to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Melong

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique de Melong centre - - - -
Maternele - - - -
college tchoumou aaron - - - -
Collège Saint Michelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Melong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Melong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CTNMG1
CTNMG12
CTNMG23
CTNMG8
Marché B
Marché Central
Marché Principal
Mbetta Market

Hotels in Melong

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Villa Luciole
Villa Kleber Chollier

Monuments in Melong

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour archange Gabriel

Clinics in Melong

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé Intégré Melong Centre
CM #479580448

Gas Stations in Melong

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camoco
CM #1059873606
MRS
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Stadiums & Teams in Melong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Melong

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bafoussam AirportBFXMedium Airport
Dschang AirportDSCSmall Airport
Malinkam Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Mamfe AirportMMFSmall Airport

Post Offices in Melong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Campost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melong

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Catholique
Monastère des frères franciscains de l'Emmanuel

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Douala

Around Melong

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 15
Hospitals 1
Supermarkets 1
Police Stations 1

🇨🇲 About Cameroon

Capital Yaounde
Population 25,216,237
Area 475,440 km²
GDP (USD) $48,814,501,547
GDP per capita $1,720
HDI 0.576
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 41.9%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages English, French
Calling code +237
TLD .cm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melong

What is the population of Melong?

Melong has a population of 76,716 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 269 people per square mile, spread across 285.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melong?

Melong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.7 inches.

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