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Edéa, Cameroon

Littoral · Cameroon

Edéa is a large city in Littoral, Cameroon with a population of 103,861. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

103,861 Population 1,494/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
99.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Edéa

Edéa

Edéa is a city and commune in the Littoral Region of Cameroon. Situated on the Sanaga River, it lies on the Douala–Yaoundé–Ngaoundéré railway line. Its population was estimated at 122,300 in 2001.

People

Population103,861
Density1,494/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain99.4 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population103,861
Population Density1,494 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates3.8000°, 10.1333°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceLittoral
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation99.4 inches (2,524 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Edéa

Edéa is a large city in Cameroon (Littoral) with a population of 103,861. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Edéa

Edéa has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.5°C), the coldest is Aug (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2337 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 20.2° / 34.2° 12.3
Feb 27.5°C / 81°F 22° / 34.9° 20.8
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 35.1° 171.9
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34.5° 190.9
May 27°C / 81°F 23.2° / 35° 196.5
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.6° / 33.5° 228.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 22.1° / 31.5° 356.4
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.8° / 30.9° 350.3
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.9° 408.5
Oct 26°C / 79°F 22.3° / 32.4° 271.1
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 22.5° / 33.4° 104.9
Dec 27°C / 81°F 21.8° / 33.9° 25.2
Edéa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Cameroon avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²)
Population Density1,494/sq mi
Coordinates3.8000°N, 10.1333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.4"
162% above Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 149 km
Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 127 km
Mar 19, 2005 22 km WNW of Évodoula, Cameroon M4.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 116 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
August 76°F (25°C) 13.2 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 16.9 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in

Edéa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Edéa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Publique de Songueland - - - -
CES de Besseke-Mbanda - - - -
école primaire de Besseke-Mbanda - - - -
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Radio Stations near Edéa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Edéa

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eveque Sacre Coeur
Hôtellerie de la Sanaga
Micotel Hôtel
Taka Hotel

Restaurants in Edéa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Bethanie Maritime

Cafes in Edéa

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fouka-Fouka

Clinics in Edéa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mpouma

Train Stations in Edéa

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edéa Croisement
Edéa voyageurs
Lungahé
Makondo

Bus Stations in Edéa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Mouangko

Gas Stations in Edéa

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulfin
InterOil Edea.PM
MRS
Ola Energy
Total
Total
Tradex

Banks in Edéa

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CCA Bank
La Régionale Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Edéa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Edéa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Douala International AirportDLALarge Airport
Eseka Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Edéa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Campost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Edéa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale d'Edea

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Douala
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Area
180.0 km² (69.5 mi²)
Founded
1891

Around Edéa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 3
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 2
Hotels 2
Police Stations 1

🇨🇲 About Cameroon

Capital Yaounde
Population 25,216,237
Area 475,440 km²
GDP (USD) $48,814,501,547
GDP per capita $1,720
HDI 0.576
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 41.9%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages English, French
Calling code +237
TLD .cm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edéa

What is the population of Edéa?

Edéa has a population of 103,861 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 1,494 people per square mile, spread across 69.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Edéa?

Edéa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.4 inches.

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