Foumban Population 2026

Foumban has a population of 130,287, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.4% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

130,287

Rank in Cameroon

#13

Coordinates

5.73°N, 10.90°E

~1,179 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

218 km

135 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bafoussam	373,268	#4
Dschang	99,582	#17
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 Foumban

Foumbot74,319 people · ~38 km away
Magba30,931 people · ~43 km away
Kumbo125,124 people · ~59 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~59 km away
Bafoussam373,268 people · ~60 km away
Bandjoun31,750 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Foumban?

Foumban has a population of 130,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Foumban in?

Foumban is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Foumban the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 218 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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