Fomboni Population 2026

Fomboni has a population of 17,291, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇰🇲 Comoros, located in Mohéli. Roughly 1.9% of Comoros's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Moroni, the country's biggest city.

Location of Fomboni (capital Moroni shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,291

Rank in Comoros

Coordinates

12.29°S, 43.74°E

~18 m elevation · Indian/Comoro

Distance to capital (Moroni)

84 km

52 miles, straight line

Cities near Fomboni

Moutsamoudou26,313 people · ~73 km away
Moroni74,749 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fomboni?

Fomboni has a population of 17,291 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Comoros.

What region is Fomboni in?

Fomboni is located in Mohéli, Comoros.

Is Fomboni the capital of Comoros?

No, the capital of Comoros is Moroni, about 84 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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