Ngaoundéré Population 2026

Ngaoundéré has a population of 238,196, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Adamaoua. Roughly 0.8% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

238,196

Rank in Cameroon

Coordinates

7.33°N, 13.58°E

~1,128 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

448 km

278 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamaoua

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Meïganga	59,426	#29
Banyo	47,936	#35
Ngaoundal	40,328	#46
Tibati	35,673	#48

Cities near Ngaoundéré

Ngaoundal40,328 people · ~98 km away
Meïganga59,426 people · ~120 km away
Tcholliré23,187 people · ~136 km away
Tibati35,673 people · ~143 km away
Lagdo33,564 people · ~193 km away
Garoua Boulaï46,615 people · ~193 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ngaoundéré?

Ngaoundéré has a population of 238,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Ngaoundéré in?

Ngaoundéré is located in Adamaoua, Cameroon.

Is Ngaoundéré the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 448 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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