Magba Population 2026

Magba has a population of 30,931, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,931

Rank in Cameroon

#58

Coordinates

5.95°N, 11.22°E

~720 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

234 km

145 miles, straight line

Other big cities in West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bafoussam	373,268	#4
Foumban	130,287	#13
Dschang	99,582	#17
Foumbot	74,319	#24
Mbouda	71,867	#26
Bafang	54,505	#32
Bangangté	43,694	#41
Bandjoun	31,750	#56

Cities near Magba

Foumban130,287 people · ~43 km away
Kumbo125,124 people · ~67 km away
Foumbot74,319 people · ~81 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~86 km away
Oku44,443 people · ~93 km away
Nkambe26,816 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magba?

Magba has a population of 30,931 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Magba in?

Magba is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Magba the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 234 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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