Kekem Population 2026

Kekem has a population of 27,038, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,038

Rank in Cameroon

#69

Coordinates

5.16°N, 10.02°E

~714 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

219 km

136 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
Foumbot	74,319	#24
Mbouda	71,867	#26
Bafang	54,505	#32
Bangangté	43,694	#41
Bandjoun	31,750	#56

Cities near Kekem

Melong76,716 people · ~8 km away
Bafang54,505 people · ~17 km away
Nkongsamba162,309 people · ~24 km away
Dschang99,582 people · ~32 km away
Fontem42,689 people · ~38 km away
Manjo41,740 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kekem?

Kekem has a population of 27,038 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Kekem in?

Kekem is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Kekem the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 219 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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