Souza Gare Population 2026

Souza Gare has a population of 24,994, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Littoral. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,994

Rank in Cameroon

#73

Coordinates

4.23°N, 9.62°E

~89 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

215 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Littoral

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Douala	1,338,082	#1
Nkongsamba	162,309	#8
Edéa	103,861	#15
Melong	76,716	#23
Loum	58,554	#31
Mbanga	44,155	#39
Manjo	41,740	#45
Njombé	27,130	#68

Cities near Souza Gare

Douala1,338,082 people · ~23 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~24 km away
Mbanga44,155 people · ~30 km away
Tiko94,836 people · ~34 km away
Mutengene64,054 people · ~37 km away
Njombé27,130 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Souza Gare?

Souza Gare has a population of 24,994 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Souza Gare in?

Souza Gare is located in Littoral, Cameroon.

Is Souza Gare the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 215 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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