Mayumba is a Vili- and Lumbu-speaking town of about 5,208 people on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Gabon, at the end of the N6 road, lying on a peninsula separated from the mainland by the Banio Lagoon.
Description
Mayumba is situated on a peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banio Lagoon. The area is known for its sandy beaches, which serve as nesting sites for leatherback turtles. The primary ethnic groups in the town are the Vili, Lumbu, and Punu.
The town's infrastructure includes an airport, a market, seven primary schools, and a junior high school. Mayumba is located north of Mayumba National Park, a protected area dedicated to marine species.
Oyster harvesting is a seasonal economic activity during the dry season (June to September) when increased salinity in the lagoon improves water visibility. Oysters are harvested by local divers and sold at the town market. The surrounding environment consists of savannah and coastal wetlands, which support wildlife such as sitatunga antelopes and various bird species.
Climate
Mayumba has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw).