Bafia Population 2026
Bafia has a population of 74,050, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Centre. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,050
Rank in Cameroon
#25
Coordinates
4.75°N, 11.23°E
~480 m elevation · Africa/Douala
Distance to capital (Yaoundé)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre
| City | Population | Rank in Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | 1,299,369 | #2 |
| Mbalmayo | 82,384 | #20 |
| Obala | 45,321 | #37 |
| Akonolinga | 30,078 | #59 |
| Mbandjok | 29,281 | #60 |
| Makak | 29,135 | #61 |
| Nanga Eboko | 28,518 | #63 |
| Eséka | 27,928 | #64 |
Cities near Bafia
FAQ
What is the population of Bafia?
Bafia has a population of 74,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Cameroon.
What region is Bafia in?
Bafia is located in Centre, Cameroon.
Is Bafia the capital of Cameroon?
No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 103 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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