Yabassi Postal Codes: No Official Code | Nkam, Littoral

Key Facts

Yabassi is a department located in the Nkam division of Cameroon's Littoral Region. Situated in the central-western part of the country, Yabassi lies approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Douala, Cameroon's economic capital and largest city. The department covers an area of about 3,126 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 65,000 people, primarily from the Bassa ethnic group who are the indigenous inhabitants of the area. Yabassi is administratively divided into 4 sub-divisions: Yabassi Centre, Mouanko, Ndom, and Ngambe. The department's landscape is characterized by lush tropical forests and is traversed by the Wouri River, which plays a crucial role in local transportation and fishing activities. Historically, Yabassi served as an important trading post during the colonial era due to its strategic location along river routes. The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with cocoa, palm oil, and plantains being the main cash crops, supplemented by fishing and small-scale trading activities. Yabassi maintains its cultural heritage through traditional festivals and crafts, particularly wood carving and pottery. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and administrative information, detailed postal code data is available for all municipalities and villages within the Yabassi department.

Neighboring Regions

• Nkondjock
• Nkam Central
• Ndikinimeki
• Ngambè