Limbe Population 2026

Limbe has a population of 131,381, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.4% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

131,381

Rank in Cameroon

#12

Coordinates

4.02°N, 9.21°E

~74 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

257 km

160 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Kumba	225,046	#7
Buea	140,533	#9
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 Limbe

Mutengene64,054 people · ~14 km away
Buea140,533 people · ~15 km away
Tiko94,836 people · ~18 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~37 km away
Souza Gare24,994 people · ~51 km away
Douala1,338,082 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Limbe?

Limbe has a population of 131,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Limbe in?

Limbe is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Limbe the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 257 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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