Mokolo Population 2026

Mokolo has a population of 51,999, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,999

Rank in Cameroon

#33

Coordinates

10.74°N, 13.80°E

~813 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

805 km

500 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
Kaélé	32,853	#54
Bogo	32,830	#55
Blangwa	27,208	#67
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Mokolo

Mora61,523 people · ~50 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~59 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~88 km away
Guider81,608 people · ~91 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~100 km away
Figuil31,550 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mokolo?

Mokolo has a population of 51,999 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Mokolo in?

Mokolo is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Mokolo the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 805 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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