Edéa Population 2026

Edéa has a population of 103,861, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Littoral. Roughly 0.3% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

103,861

Rank in Cameroon

#15

Coordinates

3.80°N, 10.13°E

~27 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

154 km

96 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Littoral

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Douala	1,338,082	#1
Nkongsamba	162,309	#8
Melong	76,716	#23
Loum	58,554	#31
Mbanga	44,155	#39
Manjo	41,740	#45
Njombé	27,130	#68
Souza Gare	24,994	#73

Cities near Edéa

Douala1,338,082 people · ~55 km away
Eséka27,928 people · ~72 km away
Souza Gare24,994 people · ~75 km away
Tiko94,836 people · ~91 km away
Lolodorf22,252 people · ~92 km away
Mutengene64,054 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Edéa?

Edéa has a population of 103,861 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Edéa in?

Edéa is located in Littoral, Cameroon.

Is Edéa the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 154 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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