Fontem Population 2026

Fontem has a population of 42,689, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,689

Rank in Cameroon

#43

Coordinates

5.47°N, 9.88°E

~902 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
Buea	140,533	#9
Limbe	131,381	#12
Tiko	94,836	#18
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Bamusso	24,741	#74
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Fontem

Dschang99,582 people · ~19 km away
Kekem27,038 people · ~38 km away
Melong76,716 people · ~40 km away
Mbouda71,867 people · ~45 km away
Bafang54,505 people · ~48 km away
Bali27,473 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fontem?

Fontem has a population of 42,689 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Fontem in?

Fontem is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Fontem 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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