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Meet people in Akanda

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A few facts about Akanda

  • Akanda is among the ten largest cities in Gabon; about 42,000 people live here.
  • It's part of Estuaire.
  • Libreville, the largest city in Gabon, is about 28 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Owendo (40 km), Ntoum (54 km) and Kango (99 km).

A first date in Akanda

In a town like Akanda, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Akanda

Who can I meet near Akanda?

Within 50 km of Akanda there are 3 towns and cities — Libreville and Owendo among them — with more than 980,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Akanda?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Akanda and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Akanda real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Akanda?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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