Nanga Eboko Population 2026
Nanga Eboko has a population of 28,518, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Centre. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,518
Rank in Cameroon
#63
Coordinates
4.68°N, 12.37°E
~615 m elevation · Africa/Douala
Distance to capital (Yaoundé)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre
Cities near Nanga Eboko
- Nkoteng27,677 people · ~41 km away
- Mbandjok29,281 people · ~58 km away
- Akonolinga30,078 people · ~103 km away
- Bélabo24,359 people · ~107 km away
- Obala45,321 people · ~109 km away
- Abong Mbang24,433 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nanga Eboko?
Nanga Eboko has a population of 28,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Cameroon.
What region is Nanga Eboko in?
Nanga Eboko is located in Centre, Cameroon.
Is Nanga Eboko the capital of Cameroon?
No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 131 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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