Tiko Population 2026

Tiko has a population of 94,836, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.3% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

94,836

Rank in Cameroon

#18

Coordinates

4.08°N, 9.36°E

~33 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South-West

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Kumba	225,046	#7
Buea	140,533	#9
Limbe	131,381	#12
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Fontem	42,689	#43
Bamusso	24,741	#74
Tombel	24,384	#78

Cities near Tiko

Mutengene64,054 people · ~5 km away
Buea140,533 people · ~16 km away
Limbe131,381 people · ~18 km away
Muyuka43,749 people · ~25 km away
Souza Gare24,994 people · ~34 km away
Douala1,338,082 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tiko?

Tiko has a population of 94,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Tiko in?

Tiko is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Tiko the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 240 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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