Guidiguis Population 2026

Guidiguis has a population of 24,554, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,554

Rank in Cameroon

#75

Coordinates

10.13°N, 14.71°E

~378 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

781 km

485 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Maroua	314,122	#5
Kousséri	139,024	#10
Mora	61,523	#28
Yagoua	59,069	#30
Mokolo	51,999	#33
Kaélé	32,853	#54
Bogo	32,830	#55
Blangwa	27,208	#67

Cities near Guidiguis

Kaélé32,853 people · ~28 km away
Yagoua59,069 people · ~62 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~66 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~68 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~83 km away
Guider81,608 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Guidiguis?

Guidiguis has a population of 24,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Guidiguis in?

Guidiguis is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Guidiguis the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 781 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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