Kousséri Population 2026

Kousséri has a population of 139,024, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.5% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

139,024

Rank in Cameroon

#10

Coordinates

12.08°N, 15.03°E

~300 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

991 km

615 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Maroua	314,122	#5
Mora	61,523	#28
Yagoua	59,069	#30
Mokolo	51,999	#33
Kaélé	32,853	#54
Bogo	32,830	#55
Blangwa	27,208	#67
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Kousséri

Blangwa27,208 people · ~93 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~138 km away
Mora61,523 people · ~150 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~156 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~183 km away
Yagoua59,069 people · ~194 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kousséri?

Kousséri has a population of 139,024 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Kousséri in?

Kousséri is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Kousséri the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 991 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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