Mbouda Population 2026

Mbouda has a population of 71,867, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in West. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,867

Rank in Cameroon

#26

Coordinates

5.63°N, 10.25°E

~1,416 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

241 km

150 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
Bafang	54,505	#32
Bangangté	43,694	#41
Bandjoun	31,750	#56
Magba	30,931	#58

Cities near Mbouda

Bafoussam373,268 people · ~24 km away
Dschang99,582 people · ~30 km away
Bandjoun31,750 people · ~33 km away
Bamenda420,445 people · ~39 km away
Bali27,473 people · ~40 km away
Foumbot74,319 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mbouda?

Mbouda has a population of 71,867 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Mbouda in?

Mbouda is located in West, Cameroon.

Is Mbouda the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 241 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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