Mounana
GabonGA
Town in Haut-Ogooué, Gabon
Mounana is a town in Gabon. It lies on the N3 road and from 1958 until the 1990s was a major uranium mining centre. The mine is now closed, and it is now primarily a centre for agriculture. According to the 1993 census it had a population of 6,372 and in 2013 it had an estimated population of 12,437.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,780
- Coordinates
- -1.409, 13.159
- Timezone
- Africa/Libreville
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Mounana
Mounana is the kind of tiny locality you find in Gabon. Around 8,780 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature and culture and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Mounana
Nature in Mounana
(4)The nature shortlist for Mounana: Geological Formations, Islands, Lakes and Volcanoes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mounana. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Mounana
(1)Culture in Mounana covers Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mounana.
Best time to visit Mounana
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Gabon plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Libreville on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Mounana that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mounana known for?
- Travellers associate Mounana with nature and culture. It sits in Gabon and counts about 8,780 residents.
- What can you do in Mounana?
- Mounana is tagged with Geological Formations, Islands, Lakes, Volcanoes and Mines, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Mounana?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
- Where is Mounana located?
- Mounana belongs to Gabon, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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