Muyuka is a small town in Fako Division of the South West Region of Cameroon, located (4.72167°N and 9.64083°E) about 31km from Buea, the Region capital. It is host to one of the four councils (Muyuka council) that make up Fako Division. A total of some 18 villages make up the council area: Muyuka (Administrative Head Quarter of the Council), Masone, Munyenge, Lylale, Lykoko, Ikata, Bafia, Bavenga, Owe, Malende, Yoke, Ekona Mbenge, Ekona Lelu, Massuma, Leo La Buea, Mundame, Mpondu Balong and Mautu
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Climate
Average monthly temperatures are like any other part of Fako division, with the hottest month recording a monthly temperature of 33°c (February and March) and the coldest months recording as low as 23°c (June–October)
Two major seasons exist in the area, the rainy and the dry seasons. In the past, the rainy season occurred from March and extends to October and the dry season from November to February each year. Present climatic change has caused variation in both seasons. The rainy season extends up to October and December.
Relief
The topography of this council area is characterized by steep/gentle slopes and lowlands. Settlements are located between 45m and 898m above sea level.The village with the highest altitude point above sea level is Ekona Lelu (898m) above sea level while Muyuka has the lowest location point of 45m above sea level.
Soil
Like any other part of the Mount Cameroon region, the Muyka municipality is rich in andosols even though water remains one of the vital natural resources appealing to the local inhabitants of the eastern slope. Traces of clay soils can also be found in certain areas. Generally, the area is rich in sandy soil, black volcanic soil with high humus content. However the Municipality is suffering from high soil erosion due to increasing human intervention.
