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Obala, Cameroon
Centre · Cameroon
Obala is a mid-size city in Centre, Cameroon with a population of 45,321. Elevation: 1,778 ft (542 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Obala
Obala is a town in Cameroon's Centre Province, ca 45 km north of Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,321 |
| Population Density | 239 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.1667°, 11.5333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
| Country | 🇨🇲 Cameroon |
| State / Province | Centre |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.2 inches (1,605 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Obala
Obala is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Centre) with a population of 45,321. The city sits at an elevation of 1,778 feet (542 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.
Climate in Obala
Obala has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26°C), the coldest is Aug (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 1335 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Cameroon avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 189.8 sq mi (491.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1667°N, 11.5333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in |
Obala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Obala
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collège | College | - | , |
| Collège Agricole Bullier | College | - | , |
| Collège Jean XXIII d'EFOK | College | - | , |
| Collège Joseph Stintzi D'Obala | College | - | , |
| College Sainte Thérèse de Mva'a (Internat des filles) | College | - | , |
| College Sainte Thérèse de Mva'a (Internat des garçons) | College | - | , |
| College St.Therese de Mva'a | College | - | , |
| Institut Agricole d'Obala | College | - | , |
| Institut Supérieur des Sciences de l'Environnement et de l'Entreprenariat Rural | College | - | , |
| Lycée de Monabo | College | - | , |
Schools in Obala
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Maternelle Sainte Marie Mère de Dieu d'Obala | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Bilingue Catholique Notre Dame du Mont Carmel | - | - | - | - |
| Petit Séminaire d'Efok | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Bilingue Sainte Catherine | - | - | - | - |
| École pilote Catholique Saint joseph D'Obala | - | - | - | - |
| École Catholique Saint Mukassa de Koudandeng | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Catholique Notre Dame des Lourdes d'EFOK | - | - | - | - |
| GHS Mengama | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Catholique saint David de lebamzip | - | - | - | - |
| Government High School Koudandeng | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Obala
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Obala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Ecologique du Millénaire |
Libraries in Obala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Foyer Municipal de SA'A | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Obala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de commerce No.II d'Okola | |||||
| Marché d'épices | |||||
| Marché de Sa'a | |||||
| Marché du Mercredi/ Jeudi | |||||
| Petit Marché De Fruit | |||||
| Petit Marché De Fruit |
Hotels in Obala
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Obala
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Obala
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Obala
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Obala
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Obala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Omnisport Paul Biya |
Airports Near Obala
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | NSI | Large Airport |
| Yaoundé Ville Airport | YAO | Medium Airport |
| Bafia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boko ag field | - | Small Airport |
| Ebo ag field | - | Small Airport |
| Eseka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Evan ag field | - | Small Airport |
| M'Bandjock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mai ag field | - | Small Airport |
| Mg ag field | - | Small Airport |
| Mvan ag field | - | Small Airport |
| N6 ag field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Obala
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste d'Obala |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Obala
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel | |
| Diocèse d'Obala | |
| Église Saint Joseph l'artisan de Ntsa-Ekang | |
| Église Sainte Anne d'Efok | |
| Eglise Sainte Marie Mère de Dieu | |
| Évêché d'Obala | |
| Grotte mariale | |
| Grotte mariale | |
| Les Saints Paul de Chaptres | |
| Paroisse Jésus Miséricordieux Nkol'nen | |
| Presbitaire de l'Enfant Jésus de Koudandeng | |
| Quasi-Paroisse Saint Antoine de Padoue | |
| Quasi-Paroisse St Dominique & Ste Régine de Mbélé (1) | |
| Quasi-Paroisse St Dominique & Ste Régine de Mbélé (2) | |
| Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus de Koudandeng | |
| Sanctuaire Marial | |
| Sanctuaire Mariale paroisse Ntsa Ekang | |
| Sanctuaire Sainte Marie Mère du Rédempteur | |
| Soeur Carmélites de l'enfant Jesus |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obala
What is the population of Obala?
Obala has a population of 45,321 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 189.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Obala?
Obala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.2 inches.