Mora Population 2026

Mora has a population of 61,523, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

61,523

Rank in Cameroon

#28

Coordinates

11.05°N, 14.14°E

~460 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

849 km

527 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Maroua	314,122	#5
Kousséri	139,024	#10
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 Mora

Mokolo51,999 people · ~50 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~54 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~62 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~90 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~110 km away
Guidiguis24,554 people · ~119 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mora?

Mora has a population of 61,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Mora in?

Mora is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Mora the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 849 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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