Ngaoundal Population 2026
Ngaoundal has a population of 40,328, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Adamaoua. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,328
Rank in Cameroon
#46
Coordinates
6.50°N, 13.27°E
~924 m elevation · Africa/Douala
Distance to capital (Yaoundé)
351 km
218 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Adamaoua
| City | Population | Rank in Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| Ngaoundéré | 238,196 | #6 |
| Meïganga | 59,426 | #29 |
| Banyo | 47,936 | #35 |
| Tibati | 35,673 | #48 |
Cities near Ngaoundal
- Tibati35,673 people · ~71 km away
- Ngaoundéré238,196 people · ~98 km away
- Meïganga59,426 people · ~114 km away
- Garoua Boulaï46,615 people · ~158 km away
- Banyo47,936 people · ~163 km away
- Bélabo24,359 people · ~174 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ngaoundal?
Ngaoundal has a population of 40,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Cameroon.
What region is Ngaoundal in?
Ngaoundal is located in Adamaoua, Cameroon.
Is Ngaoundal the capital of Cameroon?
No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 351 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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