Bamusso Population 2026

Bamusso has a population of 24,741, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,741

Rank in Cameroon

#74

Coordinates

4.46°N, 8.90°E

~8 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

297 km

184 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Kumba	225,046	#7
Buea	140,533	#9
Limbe	131,381	#12
Tiko	94,836	#18
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Fontem	42,689	#43
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Bamusso

Ekondo Titi23,975 people · ~22 km away
Buea140,533 people · ~51 km away
Limbe131,381 people · ~59 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~59 km away
Mutengene64,054 people · ~61 km away
Kumba225,046 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bamusso?

Bamusso has a population of 24,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Bamusso in?

Bamusso is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Bamusso the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 297 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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