Nkambe Population 2026

Nkambe has a population of 26,816, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,816

Rank in Cameroon

#70

Coordinates

6.63°N, 10.67°E

~1,078 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

322 km

200 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
Ndop	40,152	#47
Bali	27,473	#66
Bafut	25,563	#71

Cities near Nkambe

Kumbo125,124 people · ~48 km away
Oku44,443 people · ~50 km away
Fundong43,509 people · ~58 km away
Wum42,457 people · ~72 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~76 km away
Bafut25,563 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nkambe?

Nkambe has a population of 26,816 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Nkambe in?

Nkambe is located in North-West, Cameroon.

Is Nkambe the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 322 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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