Bertoua Population 2026
Bertoua has a population of 137,993, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in East. Roughly 0.5% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
137,993
Rank in Cameroon
#11
Coordinates
4.58°N, 13.68°E
~665 m elevation · Africa/Douala
Distance to capital (Yaoundé)
253 km
157 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East
| City | Population | Rank in Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| Batouri | 49,422 | #34 |
| Garoua Boulaï | 46,615 | #36 |
| Yokadouma | 32,900 | #53 |
| Abong Mbang | 24,433 | #77 |
| Bélabo | 24,359 | #79 |
Cities near Bertoua
- Bélabo24,359 people · ~58 km away
- Batouri49,422 people · ~77 km away
- Abong Mbang24,433 people · ~86 km away
- Nanga Eboko28,518 people · ~147 km away
- Garoua Boulaï46,615 people · ~174 km away
- Akonolinga30,078 people · ~183 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bertoua?
Bertoua has a population of 137,993 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Cameroon.
What region is Bertoua in?
Bertoua is located in East, Cameroon.
Is Bertoua the capital of Cameroon?
No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 253 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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