Douala, Port settlement at Wouri River estuary, Cameroon
Description
Douala spreads along the southeastern shore of the Wouri River estuary, with industrial areas, residential neighborhoods, and a deepwater port for maritime commerce. The settlement divides into several districts, some hugging the riverbank and others reaching inland.
History
Portuguese explorers reached the river mouth in the 15th century and gave the area a name because of the shrimp in the water. Later, the site grew into a trading hub that moved goods between the hinterland and ships on the Atlantic.
Culture
The settlement mixes French and English official languages with the local Duala tongue in daily life, which you can hear at markets and on public transport. Educational centers draw students from other regions and shape the rhythm of neighborhoods around university campuses.
Practical
The international airport and rail network link the settlement to other parts of the country and make travel and freight movement easier. Many roads lead out from the port area into different districts and onward to the interior.
Did you know?
The Wouri Bridge stretches nearly 2 kilometers (6000 feet) across the river and links the main settlement to Bonabéri port, carrying both cars and trains. The structure hovers above the water and offers a wide view of the estuary and passing ships.
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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
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
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