Nyong River

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The Nyong (formerly Template:Langx) is a river in Cameroon. The river flows approximately Script error: No such module "convert". to empty into the Gulf of Guinea.

Course

The Nyong originates Script error: No such module "convert". east of the town of Abong-Mbang, where the northern rain forest feeds it.[1] The river's length is almost parallel to the lower reaches of the Sanaga River. Its mouth is in Petit Batanga, Script error: No such module "convert". south-southwest of Edéa.[2] In two places, Mbalmayo and Déhané, the river has huge rapids. The first Script error: No such module "convert". of the river, between Abong-Mbang and Mbalmayo, are navigable for small boats from April to November.

Slope of Nyong River
Slope of Nyong River

Hydrology

The flow of the river as measured at Déhané in m³/s:[3]

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Transport

The town of Mbalmayo, which has a railhead, lies on the north bank of this river.[1] The towns of Akonolinga and Abong-Mbang also lie on it.

References

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  3. PDF about the Hydrology of Cameroon (french)

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