Bogo Population 2026

Bogo has a population of 32,830, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,830

Rank in Cameroon

#55

Coordinates

10.73°N, 14.61°E

~343 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

836 km

519 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
Blangwa	27,208	#67
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Bogo

Maroua314,122 people · ~36 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~38 km away
Mora61,523 people · ~62 km away
Guidiguis24,554 people · ~68 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~72 km away
Yagoua59,069 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bogo?

Bogo has a population of 32,830 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Bogo in?

Bogo is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Bogo the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 836 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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