Dschang Population 2026

Dschang has a population of 99,582, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.3% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

99,582

Rank in Cameroon

#17

Coordinates

5.44°N, 10.05°E

~1,345 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

239 km

148 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bafoussam	373,268	#4
Foumban	130,287	#13
Foumbot	74,319	#24
Mbouda	71,867	#26
Bafang	54,505	#32
Bangangté	43,694	#41
Bandjoun	31,750	#56
Magba	30,931	#58

Cities near Dschang

Fontem42,689 people · ~19 km away
Mbouda71,867 people · ~30 km away
Kekem27,038 people · ~32 km away
Bafang54,505 people · ~35 km away
Melong76,716 people · ~37 km away
Bafoussam373,268 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dschang?

Dschang has a population of 99,582 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Dschang in?

Dschang is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Dschang the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 239 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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