Foumbot Population 2026

Foumbot has a population of 74,319, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

74,319

Rank in Cameroon

#24

Coordinates

5.51°N, 10.63°E

~1,054 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

207 km

129 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bafoussam	373,268	#4
Foumban	130,287	#13
Dschang	99,582	#17
Mbouda	71,867	#26
Bafang	54,505	#32
Bangangté	43,694	#41
Bandjoun	31,750	#56
Magba	30,931	#58

Cities near Foumbot

Bafoussam373,268 people · ~24 km away
Bandjoun31,750 people · ~28 km away
Foumban130,287 people · ~38 km away
Bangangté43,694 people · ~43 km away
Mbouda71,867 people · ~44 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Foumbot?

Foumbot has a population of 74,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Foumbot in?

Foumbot is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Foumbot the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 207 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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