Edéa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Edéa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Edéa are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 357 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7 | 24.0 | 59 | 9.5 |
| February | 32.5 | 24.5 | 73 | 9.4 |
| March | 31.2 | 24.1 | 206 | 7.6 |
| April | 30.8 | 24.0 | 188 | 7.7 |
| May | 30.2 | 23.8 | 240 | 7.7 |
| June | 28.8 | 23.1 | 314 | 7.8 |
| July | 27.8 | 22.7 | 340 | 6.9 |
| August | 27.7 | 22.6 | 296 | 6.7 |
| September | 28.3 | 22.8 | 357 | 6.9 |
| October | 29.2 | 23.0 | 298 | 7.3 |
| November | 30.0 | 23.5 | 170 | 8.2 |
| December | 30.9 | 23.9 | 70 | 9.3 |
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01 · OverviewEdéa, in brief
Riverside geography and infrastructure
Edéa is a city and commune located within the Littoral Region of Cameroon. Positioned at coordinates 3.8 and 10.13333, the municipality holds a population of 103,861 residents according to structured registry metrics, while historical estimates placed populations at 122,300 in 2001.
Geographically defined by the presence of the Sanaga River, the settlement sits near the Douala Edéa National Park. This watery landscape shapes local transit routes and industrial capacity. The Edéa Hydroelectric Power Station harnesses the river to provide electricity to the area. Transportation infrastructure binds the municipality tightly to regional trade corridors, as it lies directly on the Douala–Yaoundé–Ngaoundéré railway line served by Camrail. Furthermore, Cameroon National Highway 7 originates here, stretching outward to connect with Kribi.
Agricultural terrain and industry
The geography surrounding the commune supports a primarily agricultural economy centered upon palm oil production. The palm oil enterprise Socapalm operates a 3,712-hectare (37.12 square kilometer) plantation here that has functioned continuously since 1969. Local processing capabilities expanded when Yaouba Abdoulaye funded FCFA$612,000,000 to construct processing plants for the municipal government in 2015.
Historical and operational milestones
Historical conflicts left their mark on the surrounding terrain, notably during World War I when the First Battle of Edea unfolded from 20 to 26 October 1914, followed by a second battle in 1915, both culminating in Allied victories. Decades later, geographic connectivity remained a focus through proposed infrastructure links, including a September 2007 proposal for a metre gauge branch railway to the ocean port of Kribi, bridge improvements completed by Camrail in August 2020, and government investor meetings in September 2021 concerning 291 kilometers of railway construction running through the area.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edéa
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Edéa located and what are its coordinates?
Edéa is situated in Cameroon at geographic coordinates 3.8000, 10.1333, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Edéa?
Edéa has a recorded population of approximately 103,861 and observes the Africa/Douala time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Edéa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Edéa include EN-CM, FR-CM, with XAF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Edéa?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Edéa, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.