Since it is deeply entrenched in the dense equatorial forest zone that stretched to the South, its natural physical environmental features makes it strategically economical located.

It is also a commercial centre due to its position at the junction of three transportation routes: it lies on the main road south from Yaoundé; it is the terminus of the Camrail railway from Douala; and serves as a river port on the Nyong River, which is seasonally navigable for 249 kilometres (155 mi) from Mbalmayo east to Abong Mbang.

[2] In order to improve and to increase its economic activities, the Government of Cameroon in 1989, through partnership with the African Development Bank was able to construct a 101 km road that links Mbalmayo with Ebolowa, the capital of the South Province.

[3] Amongst its economic activities, Timber exploration is a major source of revenue for Mbalmayo and Cameroon in general.

[4] Mayors of the Mbalmayo Municipal Council A good transport network is very critical for any real development to take place.

Generally, most towns and villages in Cameroon are not easily accessible due to the poor road and transport network.

Since timber harvesting is the biggest contributor to the economy of the southern province, transportation of both humans and goods have been made easy.

"Thanks to the improvement of travelling conditions and the lowering of transport costs, women play a more important role in production and in the associative life of the region.

Nevertheless, the road’s contribution to increased regional integration will be significant only when the entire Yaoundé-Libreville route, which has several sections in poor condition, has been developed.