Bamenda Population 2026

Bamenda has a population of 420,445, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North-West. Roughly 1.4% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

420,445

Rank in Cameroon

Coordinates

5.96°N, 10.15°E

~1,258 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

278 km

173 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
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
Bafut	25,563	#71

Cities near Bamenda

Bafut25,563 people · ~15 km away
Bali27,473 people · ~17 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~33 km away
Fundong43,509 people · ~39 km away
Mbouda71,867 people · ~39 km away
Oku44,443 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bamenda?

Bamenda has a population of 420,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Bamenda in?

Bamenda is located in North-West, Cameroon.

Is Bamenda the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 278 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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