Maga Population 2026

Maga has a population of 24,492, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,492

Rank in Cameroon

#76

Coordinates

10.84°N, 14.94°E

~315 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

863 km

536 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Maroua	314,122	#5
Kousséri	139,024	#10
Mora	61,523	#28
Yagoua	59,069	#30
Mokolo	51,999	#33
Kaélé	32,853	#54
Bogo	32,830	#55
Blangwa	27,208	#67

Cities near Maga

Bogo32,830 people · ~38 km away
Yagoua59,069 people · ~64 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~74 km away
Guidiguis24,554 people · ~83 km away
Mora61,523 people · ~90 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maga?

Maga has a population of 24,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Maga in?

Maga is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Maga the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 863 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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