Woleu-Ntem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woleu-Ntem
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Woleu-Ntem Province in Gabon
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| Country |  Gabon |
| Capital | Oyem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38,465 km2 (14,851 sq mi) |
| Population
(2013 census)
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| • Total | 154,986 |
| • Density | 4.02927/km2 (10.43577/sq mi) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.641 medium |
Woleu-Ntem is a large province in the country of Gabon. Gabon is located in Central Africa. A province is like a big region or state within a country. Woleu-Ntem is known for its beautiful natural areas.
The main city and capital of this province is Oyem. This city is an important center for the people living in Woleu-Ntem.
What is Woleu-Ntem?
Woleu-Ntem is one of the nine provinces that make up Gabon. It is in the northern part of the country. The province gets its name from two important rivers: the Woleu River and the Ntem River. These rivers are a big part of the local geography.
The province covers a large area of about 38,465 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small European country. In 2013, about 154,986 people lived in Woleu-Ntem.
Departments of Woleu-Ntem
Provinces in Gabon are divided into smaller areas called departments. Think of departments as smaller districts within the province. Woleu-Ntem has five departments. Each department has its own main town or capital.
Here are the departments in Woleu-Ntem:
- Haut-Komo Department (Its capital is Médouneu)
- Haut-Ntem Department (Its capital is Minvoul)
- Ntem Department (Its capital is Bitam)
- Okano Department (Its capital is Mitzic)
- Woleu Department (Its capital is Oyem)
Images for kids
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Ntem river, Cameroon South Region (tropical forest)
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Woleu-Ntem para niños
