Moanda
GabonGA
Place in Haut-Ogooué Province, Gabon
Moanda is one of the largest towns in Gabon, lying on the N3 road in Haut Ogooué. It is also one of the most important manganese mining towns in the world, under the auspices of the Compagnie minière de l'Ogooué (COMILOG), which began mining in 1957. Moanda has a population of around 39,298 inhabitants and is the second largest city in the Haut Ogooué Region, after Franceville. It is also a border town, lying 100 km away from the border with the Republic of Congo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 59,154
- Coordinates
- -1.567, 13.199
- Timezone
- Africa/Libreville
Overview of Moanda
Moanda belongs to Gabon and has the feel of a mid-sized city. It counts about 59,154 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, nature and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Moanda
Culture in Moanda
(8)Looking for culture? Moanda has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Churches and Historical Sites. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Moanda's own activity tags.
Nature in Moanda
(8)The nature shortlist for Moanda: Countryside, Islands, Mountains, Parks and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Moanda is actually tagged with. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Sports in Moanda
(6)On the sports side, Moanda offers Biking, Golf, Running, Skateboard and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Moanda is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Moanda
(5)Our data lists Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Moanda.
Water Sports in Moanda
(2)Water Sports in Moanda covers Water Skiing and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Moanda.
Adventure in Moanda
(1)Adventure in Moanda covers Boat Rides. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Moanda.
Family in Moanda
(1)Our data lists Water Parks as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Moanda's own activity tags.
Shopping in Moanda
(1)Shopping in Moanda covers Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Moanda's own activity tags.
Wellness in Moanda
(1)The wellness shortlist for Moanda: Therms. All of it is drawn from Moanda's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Moanda
(1)Moanda records Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Moanda is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Moanda
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Moanda stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Moanda, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Libreville.
Similar destinations
Places near Moanda that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Moanda known for?
- Moanda, in Gabon, is best known for culture, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 59,154 residents.
- What can you do in Moanda?
- Recorded activities in Moanda include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Churches and Historical Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Moanda?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Moanda stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Moanda located?
- Moanda is located in Gabon. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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