Oku Population 2026

Oku has a population of 44,443, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,443

Rank in Cameroon

#38

Coordinates

6.25°N, 10.43°E

~2,422 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

291 km

181 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Bamenda	420,445	#3
Kumbo	125,124	#14
Fundong	43,509	#42
Wum	42,457	#44
Ndop	40,152	#47
Bali	27,473	#66
Nkambe	26,816	#70
Bafut	25,563	#71

Cities near Oku

Fundong43,509 people · ~17 km away
Kumbo125,124 people · ~26 km away
Ndop40,152 people · ~29 km away
Bafut25,563 people · ~41 km away
Wum42,457 people · ~43 km away
Bamenda420,445 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oku?

Oku has a population of 44,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Oku in?

Oku is located in North-West, Cameroon.

Is Oku the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 291 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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