Categories in Douala
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Business Distribution by Industry in Douala
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,053 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 890 | — |
| Apartments | 766 | — |
| Education | 762 | 18 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 646 | — |
| Shopping | 628 | 13 years |
| Electronics stores | 598 | 11 years |
| Beauty salons | 457 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 450 | — |
| Other accommodation | 431 | — |
| Clothing stores | 350 | — |
Douala Facts
| Area | 157.9 km² |
| Population | 2,478,718 |
| Male Population | 1,247,674 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,231,044 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +526.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +98.0% |
| Median Age | 21.9 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 21.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Akwa I, Akwa II, Bell, Bonanjo, New Bell |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.04827, 9.70428 |
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Douala Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 395,711 | 822,358 | 1,251,663 | 2,290,339 | 2,478,718 |
| Population Density | 2,505.5 / km² | 5,206.9 / km² | 7,925.1 / km² | 14,501.6 / km² | 15,694.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Douala Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 83% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douala | +478.8% | +178.5% | +83% |
| Littoral Region (Cameroon) | +279.3% | +128.6% | +63.1% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Douala Median Age
Median Age: 21.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douala | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Littoral Region (Cameroon) | 21.7 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Douala Population Density
Population Density: 15,694 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douala | 2.5 million | 157.9 km² | 15,694 / km² |
| Littoral Region (Cameroon) | 3.6 million | 20,124.1 km² | 179 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Douala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Douala
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Douala
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Douala
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Douala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douala | 773,717 tn | 0.31 tn | 4,898.9 tons/km² |
| Littoral Region (Cameroon) | 1,068,927 tn | 0.3 tn | 53.1 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Douala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 773,717 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,898.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/90 | 12:13 PM | 4.7 | 73.5 km | 10,000 m | Cameroon | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Douala
Douala (German: Duala) is the largest city in Cameroon, the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Region and the richest city in the whole CEMAC region of six countries. Home to Central Africa's largest port and its major international airport, Douala Inter..
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