Akonolinga Population 2026

Akonolinga has a population of 30,078, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Centre. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

Location of Akonolinga (capital Yaoundé shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,078

Rank in Cameroon

#59

Coordinates

3.77°N, 12.25°E

~643 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

82 km

51 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Yaoundé	1,299,369	#2
Mbalmayo	82,384	#20
Bafia	74,050	#25
Obala	45,321	#37
Mbandjok	29,281	#60
Makak	29,135	#61
Nanga Eboko	28,518	#63
Eséka	27,928	#64

Cities near Akonolinga

Yaoundé1,299,369 people · ~82 km away
Mbandjok29,281 people · ~85 km away
Nkoteng27,677 people · ~87 km away
Mbalmayo82,384 people · ~88 km away
Obala45,321 people · ~91 km away
Sangmélima80,036 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akonolinga?

Akonolinga has a population of 30,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Akonolinga in?

Akonolinga is located in Centre, Cameroon.

Is Akonolinga the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 82 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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