Ndop Population 2026

Ndop has a population of 40,152, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,152

Rank in Cameroon

#47

Coordinates

5.99°N, 10.44°E

~1,183 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

264 km

164 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bamenda	420,445	#3
Kumbo	125,124	#14
Oku	44,443	#38
Fundong	43,509	#42
Wum	42,457	#44
Bali	27,473	#66
Nkambe	26,816	#70
Bafut	25,563	#71

Cities near Ndop

Oku44,443 people · ~29 km away
Bamenda420,445 people · ~33 km away
Kumbo125,124 people · ~34 km away
Fundong43,509 people · ~37 km away
Bafut25,563 people · ~39 km away
Mbouda71,867 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ndop?

Ndop has a population of 40,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Ndop in?

Ndop is located in North-West, Cameroon.

Is Ndop the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 264 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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