Blangwa Population 2026

Blangwa has a population of 27,208, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,208

Rank in Cameroon

#67

Coordinates

12.78°N, 14.55°E

~290 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

1,045 km

649 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Maroua	314,122	#5
Kousséri	139,024	#10
Mora	61,523	#28
Yagoua	59,069	#30
Mokolo	51,999	#33
Kaélé	32,853	#54
Bogo	32,830	#55
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Blangwa

Kousséri139,024 people · ~93 km away
Mora61,523 people · ~197 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~219 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~227 km away
Mokolo51,999 people · ~240 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~244 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Blangwa?

Blangwa has a population of 27,208 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Blangwa in?

Blangwa is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Blangwa the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 1,045 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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