Douala 3 Postal Codes, Wouri, Littoral Cameroon
There is no official postal code or zip code for Douala 3, as the Cameroon postal service does not use codes for sorting or "door-to-door" delivery. The system relies almost exclusively on P.O. Boxes (French: Boîte Postale or BP). If an online form requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) can be used as a placeholder, but this is not an official code. For successful delivery, a valid P.O. Box (BP) number is essential. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], BP [XXXX], Douala 3, Wouri, Littoral, Cameroon.
Postal Codes for Places in Douala 3
| Place Name | Postal Codes |
|---|---|
| Bassa | 00000 |
| Bessengué | 00000 |
| Bomkoul | 00000 |
| Djapoma | 00000 |
| Kambo | 00000 |
| Logbessou | 00000 |
| Malangué | 00000 |
| Ndoghèm-Poudrière | 00000 |
| Niala | 00000 |
Sample Address Format for Douala 3
Street Address / PO Box
Douala 3, Wouri, Littoral, 00000
CAMEROON
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Douala 3 on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Douala 3 sub-divisions in Cameroon. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.
Douala 3 Quick Facts
| Country | Cameroon (CM) |
|---|---|
| Regions | Littoral |
| Departments | Wouri |
| Postal Code Status | No Official Postal/Zip Code Used |
What to Know About Douala 3
Key Facts
Douala 3 is an arrondissement, which is the third-level administrative division in Cameroon, located within the Wouri department of the Littoral region. Situated in the southwestern part of Cameroon, Douala 3 forms part of the larger Douala metropolitan area, the economic capital and largest city of Cameroon, positioned along the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Wouri River. This arrondissement covers approximately 15 square kilometers and serves as home to an estimated population of over 200,000 residents, making it one of the more densely populated administrative units in the Douala urban complex. As an arrondissement, Douala 3 is further subdivided into multiple quarters and neighborhoods that collectively form this vibrant urban district. The area plays a significant role in the commercial and residential fabric of Douala, featuring a mix of residential zones, commercial establishments, and local administrative functions. For those seeking detailed location information, this arrondissement contains numerous specific neighborhoods and quarters for which postal code and addressing data can be accessed through regional administrative resources.
Neighboring Regions
* Douala 1
* Douala 2
* Douala 4
* Douala 5
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