A few facts about Okoa
- About 24,000 people live in Okoa.
- It's part of Centre.
- It's about 210 km to Douala, the country's largest city.
- For a bigger city, Yaoundé is about 16 km away.
- Towns nearby: Obala (22 km), Okola (24 km) and Saa (46 km).
Dating by city / Cameroon / Centre / Okoa
Singles in Okoa
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Okoa? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Okoa
Okoa is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Yaoundé is close by.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Okoa
Who can I meet near Okoa?
More than 1.3 million people live within 50 km of Okoa, in 5 towns and cities including Yaoundé, Obala and Saa. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Okoa?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Okoa or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Okoa real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Okoa?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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First dates
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