Douala
Douala | |
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Quarter Bali City Hall of Douala Skyline of Douala Institut Universitaire de la Côte Hotel Ibis Douala Mbappé Léppé Stadium Grand Mall | |
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| Coordinates: 4°03′03″N 9°46′04″E / 4.05083°N 9.76778°E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Region | Littoral |
| Department | Wouri |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| 923 km2 (356 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
| 3,816,500 | |
| • Rank | 1st |
| • Density | 4,130/km2 (10,700/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,987,298 |
| • Metro | 4,346,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Doualais (masc., French), Doualaise (fem., French) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | www |
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