Muyuka Population 2026

Muyuka has a population of 43,749, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,749

Rank in Cameroon

#40

Coordinates

4.29°N, 9.41°E

~41 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

238 km

148 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
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Fontem	42,689	#43
Bamusso	24,741	#74
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Muyuka

Souza Gare24,994 people · ~24 km away
Buea140,533 people · ~24 km away
Mutengene64,054 people · ~25 km away
Tiko94,836 people · ~25 km away
Mbanga44,155 people · ~29 km away
Limbe131,381 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muyuka?

Muyuka has a population of 43,749 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Muyuka in?

Muyuka is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Muyuka the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 238 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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