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Douala

City in Littoral, Cameroon

Overview

Douala, Cameroon's largest city and commercial capital, sits on the banks of the Wouri River in the Littoral region. The city pulses with a dynamic blend of cultures, lively markets, and a thriving port that connects Central Africa to the world.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Cameroon

Region

Littoral

Population

2,768,436

Time Zone

Africa/Douala

Coordinates

4.05°, 9.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,060

Local Cost

$440

Local Income

$250

Cashless

English

Temperature

25.9°C

Summer Avg

24.9°C

Winter Avg

26.6°C

Record High

38.0°C

Record Low

16.0°C

Humidity

88%

Precipitation

2452 mm

Internet Speed

21 Mbps

Upload

5 Mbps

Latency

90 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

DLA

Distance

4 km

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Cost of Living

Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Douala I Douala I covers the central region of Douala, including administrative offices and parts of Akwa. Traffic is heavy during workdays, and many businesses cluster here.Douala II Douala II covers parts of central Douala, mixing business districts with residential zones. Traffic is heavy, and the area draws daily commuters for work and commerce.Douala IV Douala IV covers western Douala including coastal areas and Bonabéri. Most people work in industry or at the port and markets are common here.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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