Mutengene Population 2026

Mutengene has a population of 64,054, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,054

Rank in Cameroon

#27

Coordinates

4.09°N, 9.31°E

~241 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

246 km

153 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Kumba	225,046	#7
Buea	140,533	#9
Limbe	131,381	#12
Tiko	94,836	#18
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Fontem	42,689	#43
Bamusso	24,741	#74
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Mutengene

Tiko94,836 people · ~5 km away
Buea140,533 people · ~11 km away
Limbe131,381 people · ~14 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~25 km away
Souza Gare24,994 people · ~37 km away
Douala1,338,082 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mutengene?

Mutengene has a population of 64,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Mutengene in?

Mutengene is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Mutengene the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 246 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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