Location & Surroundings
Oyem is a city in Woleu-Ntem, Gabon with 72,939 inhabitants, at 656 m elevation. The national capital Libreville is about 270 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Oyem Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Oyem is city in Gabon — FR chef-lieu de la province du Woleu-Ntem et chef-lieu du département du Woleu, Gabon.
It is located in Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon.
The population is about 60,685 (2013).
The elevation is around 3,000 foot.
Also known as: RU Ойем
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Basic Data
- Country Gabon
- Located in Woleu-Ntem Province
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 35' 58" N, 11° 34' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 656 m
- Timezone Africa/Libreville
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 72,939
- Pop. Density 6,158 p/km²
- Built-up 22.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +241
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:48
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Oyem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oyem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 10.1 mm. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
10.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.5 | 1.0 | 220 | 97 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 262 | 99 | 1,015.6 | 4.88 / 4.88 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 268 | 99 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 4.05 | 98 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 2.1 | 263 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 89 | 514.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.3 | 269 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 8.92 / 10.06 | 99 | 375.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 288 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 3.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 319 | 99 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 207 | 89 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 99 | 172.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 1.1 | 254 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 5.59 / 6.27 | 96 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 319 | 100 | 1,014.4 | 3.29 / 9.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 290 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 291 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 282 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 5.44 / 5.76 | 97 | 138.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oyem?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 10.1 mm. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Oyem today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Oyem?
Local time is 00:48. Time zone: Africa/Libreville (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oyem?
Oyem is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Oyem?
Population about 72,939.
What is the elevation of Oyem?
DEM 656 m.
Where is Oyem located?
It is at 1.59950, 11.57933 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oyem in?
It is in Gabon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Oyem