Tombel Population 2026

Tombel has a population of 24,384, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South-West. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,384

Rank in Cameroon

#78

Coordinates

4.75°N, 9.67°E

~485 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

227 km

141 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
Tiko	94,836	#18
Mutengene	64,054	#27
Muyuka	43,749	#40
Fontem	42,689	#43
Bamusso	24,741	#74

Cities near Tombel

Loum58,554 people · ~8 km away
Penja21,367 people · ~12 km away
Njombé27,130 people · ~18 km away
Manjo41,740 people · ~20 km away
Kumba225,046 people · ~28 km away
Mbanga44,155 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tombel?

Tombel has a population of 24,384 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Tombel in?

Tombel is located in South-West, Cameroon.

Is Tombel the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 227 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.

← All biggest cities in Cameroon · Cameroon population by year