Bandjoun Population 2026

Bandjoun has a population of 31,750, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,750

Rank in Cameroon

#56

Coordinates

5.38°N, 10.41°E

~1,529 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

208 km

129 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bafoussam	373,268	#4
Foumban	130,287	#13
Dschang	99,582	#17
Foumbot	74,319	#24
Mbouda	71,867	#26
Bafang	54,505	#32
Bangangté	43,694	#41
Magba	30,931	#58

Cities near Bandjoun

Bafoussam373,268 people · ~11 km away
Foumbot74,319 people · ~28 km away
Bangangté43,694 people · ~29 km away
Mbouda71,867 people · ~33 km away
Bafang54,505 people · ~36 km away
Dschang99,582 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bandjoun?

Bandjoun has a population of 31,750 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Bandjoun in?

Bandjoun is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Bandjoun the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 208 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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