port located in southeastern Cameroon, on the upper Nyong River, at the head of seasonal river navigation from Mbalmayo. Timber (especially mahogany), tobacco, and coffee are major products in the area; bricks are manufactured locally. The Dja Faunal Reserve—which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987—is located to the south and is a tourist attraction. Pop. (2001 est.) 18,700.