Yagoua Population 2026

Yagoua has a population of 59,069, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Far North. Roughly 0.2% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

59,069

Rank in Cameroon

#30

Coordinates

10.34°N, 15.23°E

~336 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

828 km

514 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Far North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Maroua	314,122	#5
Kousséri	139,024	#10
Mora	61,523	#28
Mokolo	51,999	#33
Kaélé	32,853	#54
Bogo	32,830	#55
Blangwa	27,208	#67
Guidiguis	24,554	#75

Cities near Yagoua

Guidiguis24,554 people · ~62 km away
Maga24,492 people · ~64 km away
Bogo32,830 people · ~81 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~89 km away
Maroua314,122 people · ~104 km away
Mora61,523 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yagoua?

Yagoua has a population of 59,069 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Yagoua in?

Yagoua is located in Far North, Cameroon.

Is Yagoua the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 828 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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