Littoral district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Edéa

Edéa is a city in Littoral district, Cameroon, home to about 203,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 14 churches, 0 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 parks. The must-see places are Lac Ossa (16 km), Lac Tissongo (46 km) and Douala-Edéa National Park (61 km).

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Edéa, Cameroon
Edéa, Littoral district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Edéa at a glance

Location
Littoral district, Cameroon
Population
about 203,149
Coordinates
3.8000° N, 10.1333° E
Places within 50 km
34 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Edéa

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Churches near Edéa

148 churches within 100 km of Edéa. The closest is Tgm Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Edéa

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edéa. The closest is Man Fort' (62 km); the best-known is La Nouvelle Liberté (70 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edéa

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edéa. The closest is Barrage Hydroélectrique D'édéa (2 km); the best-known is Lac Ossa (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Edéa

11 parks within 100 km of Edéa. The closest is Parc du Kondi (62 km); the best-known is Place du Gouvernement (71 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Edéa

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Edéa. The closest is Entree Imeuble Leader (61 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Edéa

7 museums within 100 km of Edéa. The closest is Annie Kadji Art Gallery (68 km); the best-known is Doual'Art (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Edéa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 197 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edéa
  2. 43 km Chutes de Dehanè · waterfall, Littoral
  3. 28 km Lac Tissongo · lake, Littoral
  4. 38 km Lac Ossa · lake, Littoral
  5. 43 km Chutes de Massoumbon · waterfall, Littoral
  6. 43 km Barrage Hydroélectrique D'édéa · dam, Littoral
  7. 2 km Back to Edéa

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From travellers near Edéa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edéa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches14148Tgm Church (1 km)
    Other attractions629Razel Carrière Logbadjeck (23 km)
    Forts & heritage021Man Fort' (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Barrage Hydroélectrique D'édéa (2 km)
    Parks011Parc du Kondi (62 km)
    Beaches & coast010Entree Imeuble Leader (61 km)
    Museums07Annie Kadji Art Gallery (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs07Mosquée Fadil (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Lac Ossa Wildlife Reserve (15 km)
    Waterfalls34Chutes de Dehanè (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Île Pongo (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Yabéa (80 km)
    Caves03Entrée Cité de la Paix (66 km)
    Temples01Christ Temple of Power Assembly (65 km)

    Edéa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edéa?

    Lac Ossa (lake, about 16 km), Barrage Hydroélectrique D'édéa (dam, about 2 km), Tgm Church (church, about 1 km), Lac Tissongo (lake, about 46 km), Église Epc (church, about 1 km), Cathédrale d'Edea (church, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Edéa?

    34 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 6 other attractions, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Edéa?

    Tgm Church, about 1 km by road; Église Epc (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Edéa?

    Man Fort', about 62 km by road; Monument Militaire (67 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Edéa?

    Barrage Hydroélectrique D'édéa, about 2 km by road; Lac Miwia (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edéa?

    Start in Edéa, visit Chutes de Dehanè, then Lac Tissongo, then Lac Ossa, then Chutes de Massoumbon, then Barrage Hydroélectrique D'édéa, and drive back — about 197 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edéa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Edéa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Edéa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.