🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Douala:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Douala, a significant locality within Cameroon, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Douala, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 4.04827 and longitude 9.70428, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 19 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 1,338,082 people, Douala holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 05. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as DLA, Douala, Doula, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Douala are synchronized to the Africa/Douala timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

DLA
Douala
Doula
Dual
Duala
Dualao
Dóúala
Ntouala
dau'ala
do~uara
du a la
du xa la
dualla
dwala
Ντουάλα
Дуала
דואלה
دوالا
दौआला
ਦੌਆਲਾ
ดูอาลา
ドゥアラ
杜阿拉
두알라