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Oyem

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Oyem month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Oyem are typically January, July and August, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), November the coldest (average low 20°C), and October the wettest (about 315 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.420.2988.8
February29.720.61308.6
March29.020.52097.9
April28.920.52348.3
May28.420.42228.2
June27.919.92158.3
July27.619.81748.0
August27.919.81488.0
September27.820.02797.9
October27.519.93157.7
November27.819.72827.9
December28.720.01558.4

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People and places shaping Oyem

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Research updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Oyem

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Upcoming

  1. International Conference on Sustainable Green Technology and Renewable Energy

    Conference taking place in Oyem, Gabon discussing sustainable green technology and renewable energy.

Past · documented context

Previously

No past event has been extracted for Oyem yet.

Current public leadership

  • Chen Sylvestre Mezui M'Obiang

    Mayor of Oyem, elected in November 2025.

People associated with this place

  • Guélor Kanga

    Wikidata records Oyem as this person's place of birth. Gabonese footballer.

  • Daniel Ona Ondo

    Wikidata records Oyem as this person's place of birth. Gabonese politician.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Oyem yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Saint-Charles-Lwanga d'Oyem cathedral

    Wikidata places this site in Oyem.

  • Stade d'Oyem

    Wikidata places this site in Oyem. Football stadium.

  • Oyem Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Oyem. Airport in Oyem, Gabon.

  • Cathédrale Saint-Charles-Lwanga

    Episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem, consecrated in 1967.

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01 · Overview

Oyem, in brief

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02 · History

How Oyem took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Oyem

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Oyem

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Oyem

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Oyem

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08 · Questions

Questions about Oyem

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oyem

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01 · Q&A

Where is Oyem located and what are its coordinates?

Oyem is situated in Gabon at geographic coordinates 1.5995, 11.5793, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Oyem?

Oyem has a recorded population of approximately 72,939 and observes the Africa/Libreville time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Oyem?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Oyem include FR-GA, with XAF used for local transactions.

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