Mékambo is a small town in north-eastern Gabon on the banks of the Zadié river. It is located in the Ogooué-Ivindo province of

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and is the seat of the Zadié Department. It has received international press for recent outbreaks of

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in 1994 and 1997. It is served by Mékambo Airport.

Climate

Mékambo has a tropical dry savanna climate (

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''As'').

Minerals

Iron ore deposits are found in the vicinity.

References

Populated places in Ogooué-Ivindo Province {{Gabon-geo-stub