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The Nyong (formerly ) is a river in Cameroon. The river flows approximately to empty into the Gulf of Guinea.

Course

The Nyong originates east of the town of Abong-Mbang, where the northern rain forest feeds it. The river's length is almost parallel to the lower reaches of the Sanaga River. Its mouth is in Petit Batanga, south-southwest of Edéa. In two places, Mbalmayo and Déhané, the river has huge rapids. The first of the river, between Abong-Mbang and Mbalmayo, are navigable for small boats from April to November.

Hydrology

The flow of the river as measured at Déhané in m³/s:PDF about the Hydrology of Cameroon (french)
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Transport

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

References

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Rivers of Cameroon