Kaélé Population 2026

Kaélé has a population of 32,853, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,853

Rank in Cameroon

#54

Coordinates

10.11°N, 14.45°E

~373 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

766 km

476 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
Bogo	32,830	#55
Blangwa	27,208	#67
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Kaélé

Guidiguis24,554 people · ~28 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~56 km away
Guider81,608 people · ~59 km away
Figuil31,550 people · ~66 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~72 km away
Yagoua59,069 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaélé?

Kaélé has a population of 32,853 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Kaélé in?

Kaélé is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Kaélé the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 766 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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