Edéa

Edéa is a city located along the Sanaga River in Cameroon's Littoral Region. It lies on the Douala–Yaoundé railway line. Its population was estimated at 122,300 in 2001. There are bauxite facilities, aluminium processing facility, steel processing facility, timber facilities, paper facilities. These are primarily powered by the Edea Hydroelectric Power Station. Bananas, oil palm, and cacao are farmed nearby.

Edéa
Edea Cathedral
Edéa
Location in Cameroon
Coordinates: 3°48′N 10°8′E
Country Cameroon
ProvinceLittoral Province
Founded1891
Area
 • Total180 km2 (70 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total73,128
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)

Transport

The city is served by the Cameroon Railway, which crosses the Sanaga River at this point.

In September, 2007, a branch railway to the port of Kribi was proposed, on account of its deeper water than Douala.[2]

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Colonial house used for administration
Panoramic high angle view of Simbanematick Cathedral
Dirt road from Dizangué to Edéa
Saleswomen in a primary school
Young nurse
Primary school teacher
Goods delivery trucks
Beverage delivery

People
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See also

References
  1. "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11.
  2. allAfrica.com: Cameroon: Fresh Hopes for National Economy (Page 1 of 1)

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