Douala, Port settlement at Wouri River estuary, Cameroon
Douala extends along the southeastern shore of the Wouri River estuary, with industrial zones, residential districts, and a deepwater port handling maritime trade.
The Portuguese first discovered the area in 1472, naming it Rio dos Camarões due to the abundance of shrimp in the Wouri River estuary.
The city features a diverse population speaking French, English, and Duala languages, with educational institutions including branches of the University of Yaoundé.
The international airport and extensive rail network connect Douala to major cities across Cameroon, facilitating transportation of goods and passengers.
The Wouri Bridge spans 1,800 meters across the river, linking the main city to Bonabéri port while supporting both vehicular and railway traffic.
Location: Wouri
Location: Littoral
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Website: https://douala.cm
GPS coordinates: 4.05000,9.70000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28
La Nouvelle Liberté
1.8 km
Stade Mbappé Léppé
898 m
Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts
1.6 km
La Nouvelle Liberté
1.8 km
Palace
217 m
Doual'art
1.6 km
Palace of the Kings Bell
1.6 km
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala
1.1 km
Arbre à palabres (Bonambappe)
1.6 km
Palace of Justice of Douala
1.7 km
Lycée de New Bell
1.5 km
Temple du Centenaire
879 m
Villa Mandessi Bell
1.4 km
Bonakouamouang Chimney
897 m
Borne Fontaine
940 m
Passerelle de Bessengué
989 m
Compagnie Soudanaise
651 m
Doual'art
1.6 km
Old Woermann Linie head office in Douala
1.6 km
Monument Géneral Leclerc
1.7 km
Douala Central Market
1.6 km
Vault of Kings Bell in Douala
1.6 km
New Bell Mosque
1.5 km
Saint Constantin and Saint Helene Cathedral in Douala
1.1 km
ActivSpaces
558 m
Akwa Palace
509 m
Bonalembe temple
402 m
Old Woermann Linie Bachelors House in Douala
1.6 kmReviews
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