Evinayong

Evinayong
Evinayong Location of Evinayong in Equatorial Guinea Evinayong Location of Evinayong in continental Equatorial Guinea Show map of Equatorial GuineaShow map of Equatorial GuineaShow all
Coordinates: 1°27′N 10°34′E / 1.450°N 10.567°E / 1.450; 10.567Coordinates: 1°27′N 10°34′E / 1.450°N 10.567°E / 1.450; 10.567
Country	Equatorial Guinea
Province	Centro Sur
Elevation	631 m (2,070 ft)
Population  (2012)
• City	9,155
• Metro	36,500
Climate	Am

Evinayong is a town lying atop a small mountain in southeastern Río Muni, central Equatorial Guinea, Western Africa.

It is the capital of the Centro Sur Province and the 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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