Buea Population 2026

Buea has a population of 140,533, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.5% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

140,533

Rank in Cameroon

Coordinates

4.15°N, 9.24°E

~859 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

254 km

158 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Kumba	225,046	#7
Limbe	131,381	#12
Tiko	94,836	#18
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Fontem	42,689	#43
Bamusso	24,741	#74
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Buea

Mutengene64,054 people · ~11 km away
Limbe131,381 people · ~15 km away
Tiko94,836 people · ~16 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~24 km away
Souza Gare24,994 people · ~42 km away
Bamusso24,741 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buea?

Buea has a population of 140,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Buea in?

Buea is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Buea the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 254 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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