Evinayong
Evinayong is a town lying atop a small mountain in southeastern Río Muni, central Equatorial Guinea, Western Africa.
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Coordinates: 1°27′N 10°34′E | |
Country | |
Province | Centro Sur |
Elevation | 631 m (2,070 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• City | 9,155 |
• Metro | 36,500 |
Climate | Am |
It is the capital of the Centro Sur Province and is St. Joseph's cathedral is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Evinayong.
In 2001 it had a population of 7,997. It is known for its nightlife, its market and the nearby waterfalls. It also contains a prison.
Notable residents
- Benjamín Enzema - Olympic sprinter who holds two national athletics records.
- Leandro Mbomio Nsue - Sculptor and artist and former head of the country's Education ministry.
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