Location & Surroundings
Obala is a town in Centre, Cameroon with 45,321 inhabitants, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Okoa, 22 km to the south. The national capital Yaounde is 33 km to the south. The nearest airport is Yaounde Airport, 37 km away.
Overview
Obala is commune of Cameroon.
It is located in Lekié, Cameroon.
The elevation is around 539 metre.
Also known as: AR أوبالا, أوبلا
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Basic Data
- Country Cameroon
- Located in Lekié
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 10' 0" N, 11° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 45,321
- Pop. Density 4,441 p/km²
- Built-up 34.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Obala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 427 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.3 | 2.1 | 244 | 99 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 255 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 4.01 / 4.01 | 99 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 252 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 77 | 426.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.9 | 252 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 2.87 / 4.04 | 100 | 325.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 2.0 | 254 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 238 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 259 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.65 / 0.71 | 75 | 444.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 242 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 2.57 / 3.28 | 64 | 368.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.2 | 2.5 | 251 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 256 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.02 / 0.25 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 310 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 5.02 / 5.27 | 100 | 356.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 241 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 3.60 / 8.87 | 100 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 1.7 | 245 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obala?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 427 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Obala today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Obala?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Obala?
Obala is a populated place.
How many people live in Obala?
Population about 45,321.
What is the elevation of Obala?
DEM 542 m.
Where is Obala located?
It is at 4.16667, 11.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obala in?
It is in Cameroon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Obala (Cameroon)