The Nyong (formerly German: Yong) is a river in Cameroon. The river flows approximately 690 kilometres (430 mi) to empty into the Gulf of Guinea.
Course
The Nyong originates 40 km (25 mi) 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, 60 km (40 mi) south-southwest of Edéa. In two places, Mbalmayo and Déhané, the river has huge rapids. The first 400 km (250 mi) of the river, between Abong-Mbang and Mbalmayo, are navigable for small boats from April to November.
Slope of Nyong River
Hydrology
The flow of the river as measured at Déhané in m³/s:
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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.
