Kumba Population 2026

Kumba has a population of 225,046, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.7% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 5.9× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

225,046

Rank in Cameroon

Coordinates

4.64°N, 9.45°E

~244 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

245 km

152 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Buea	140,533	#9
Limbe	131,381	#12
Tiko	94,836	#18
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Fontem	42,689	#43
Bamusso	24,741	#74
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Kumba

Mbanga44,155 people · ~20 km away
Njombé27,130 people · ~25 km away
Penja21,367 people · ~26 km away
Tombel24,384 people · ~28 km away
Loum58,554 people · ~33 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumba?

Kumba has a population of 225,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Kumba in?

Kumba is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Kumba the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 245 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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