Bafut Population 2026

Bafut has a population of 25,563, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,563

Rank in Cameroon

#71

Coordinates

6.08°N, 10.10°E

~1,193 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

292 km

181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bamenda	420,445	#3
Kumbo	125,124	#14
Oku	44,443	#38
Fundong	43,509	#42
Wum	42,457	#44
Ndop	40,152	#47
Bali	27,473	#66
Nkambe	26,816	#70

Cities near Bafut

Bamenda420,445 people · ~15 km away
Bali27,473 people · ~24 km away
Fundong43,509 people · ~30 km away
Wum42,457 people · ~34 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~39 km away
Oku44,443 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bafut?

Bafut has a population of 25,563 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Bafut in?

Bafut is located in North-West, Cameroon.

Is Bafut the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 292 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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