Nkongsamba Population 2026

Nkongsamba has a population of 162,309, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Littoral. Roughly 0.5% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

162,309

Rank in Cameroon

Coordinates

4.95°N, 9.94°E

~844 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

213 km

132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Littoral

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Douala	1,338,082	#1
Edéa	103,861	#15
Melong	76,716	#23
Loum	58,554	#31
Mbanga	44,155	#39
Manjo	41,740	#45
Njombé	27,130	#68
Souza Gare	24,994	#73

Cities near Nkongsamba

Manjo41,740 people · ~18 km away
Melong76,716 people · ~19 km away
Kekem27,038 people · ~24 km away
Bafang54,505 people · ~35 km away
Loum58,554 people · ~35 km away
Tombel24,384 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nkongsamba?

Nkongsamba has a population of 162,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Nkongsamba in?

Nkongsamba is located in Littoral, Cameroon.

Is Nkongsamba the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 213 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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