Nkoteng Population 2026
Nkoteng has a population of 27,677, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Centre. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,677
Rank in Cameroon
#65
Coordinates
4.52°N, 12.03°E
~583 m elevation · Africa/Douala
Distance to capital (Yaoundé)
92 km
57 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre
| City | Population | Rank in Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | 1,299,369 | #2 |
| Mbalmayo | 82,384 | #20 |
| Bafia | 74,050 | #25 |
| Obala | 45,321 | #37 |
| Akonolinga | 30,078 | #59 |
| Mbandjok | 29,281 | #60 |
| Makak | 29,135 | #61 |
| Nanga Eboko | 28,518 | #63 |
Cities near Nkoteng
- Mbandjok29,281 people · ~17 km away
- Nanga Eboko28,518 people · ~41 km away
- Obala45,321 people · ~68 km away
- Akonolinga30,078 people · ~87 km away
- Yaoundé1,299,369 people · ~92 km away
- Bafia74,050 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nkoteng?
Nkoteng has a population of 27,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Cameroon.
What region is Nkoteng in?
Nkoteng is located in Centre, Cameroon.
Is Nkoteng the capital of Cameroon?
No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 92 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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