Maroua Population 2026

Maroua has a population of 314,122, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 1.0% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

314,122

Rank in Cameroon

Coordinates

10.59°N, 14.32°E

~406 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

809 km

502 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
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
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Maroua

Bogo32,830 people · ~36 km away
Mora61,523 people · ~54 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~56 km away
Mokolo51,999 people · ~59 km away
Guidiguis24,554 people · ~66 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maroua?

Maroua has a population of 314,122 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Maroua in?

Maroua is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Maroua the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 809 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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