Kumbo Population 2026

Kumbo has a population of 125,124, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North-West. Roughly 0.4% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

125,124

Rank in Cameroon

#14

Coordinates

6.20°N, 10.67°E

~1,687 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

276 km

171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bamenda	420,445	#3
Oku	44,443	#38
Fundong	43,509	#42
Wum	42,457	#44
Ndop	40,152	#47
Bali	27,473	#66
Nkambe	26,816	#70
Bafut	25,563	#71

Cities near Kumbo

Oku44,443 people · ~26 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~34 km away
Fundong43,509 people · ~43 km away
Nkambe26,816 people · ~48 km away
Foumban130,287 people · ~59 km away
Bamenda420,445 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumbo?

Kumbo has a population of 125,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Kumbo in?

Kumbo is located in North-West, Cameroon.

Is Kumbo the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 276 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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