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Mbalmayo was founded in 1910, under the German rule of the then Kamerun, by Mbala Meyo, an early ruler of the town. As was the custom before colonialism, the town was named after the chief. The Germans ruled the town and used the Nyong river to transport timber which was a major source of income.
Mbalmayo, town located in south-central Cameroon. It lies along the Nyong River, south of Yaoundé. Located within the forest zone, it has a major plywood factory powered by electricity from the hydroelectric complex at Edéa. It is a commercial centre at the junction of three transportation routes:
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Feb 6, 2024 · The Mbalmayo Forest Reserve was created in 1947 by the French Colonial administration to serve as a Training Forest Reserve for the Capacity Building of Forest Exploitation Technician at the National Forestry School of Mbalmayo in Cameroon. But the population growth and important richness of the site soon became its doom.
Mbalmayo is a small town located in the Centre Region of Cameroon. It is renowned for its rich history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. The town is situated on the banks of the Nyong River and is surrounded by lush green hills and mountains. Mbalmayo is the capital of the Ndé Division and is home to a vibrant population of over 30,000 ...
Mbalmayo is a town in Cameroon's Centre Region. The town had 60,091 inhabitants in 2012. [1] It is the capital of the Nyong-et-So'o Division It is located at the banks of the Nyong river between Ebolowa and Yaoundé .
Mbalmayo has over 60,000 inhabitants and is located in the Center Region, only 50 km outside the Cameroonian capital Yaoundé. The region's economy is predominantly based on agriculture, especially the cultivation of cocoa. Almost 14% of the population in the region live in poverty – mainly people live in the rural areas outside Yaoundé.
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The northern Bulu region according to the survey by First Lieutenant von Glisczinski, Lieutenant Nolte und Dr. Bennett in 1897 and 1898. Designed and drawn by Max Moisel.
