Figuil Population 2026

Figuil has a population of 31,550, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,550

Rank in Cameroon

#57

Coordinates

9.76°N, 13.96°E

~295 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

708 km

440 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Guider	81,608	#21
Tchéboa	35,199	#49
Garoua	34,957	#50
Pitoa	33,610	#51
Lagdo	33,564	#52
Touboro	28,987	#62
Tcholliré	23,187	#82

Cities near Figuil

Guider81,608 people · ~20 km away
Pitoa33,610 people · ~65 km away
Kaélé32,853 people · ~66 km away
Garoua34,957 people · ~80 km away
Lagdo33,564 people · ~84 km away
Guidiguis24,554 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Figuil?

Figuil has a population of 31,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Figuil in?

Figuil is located in North, Cameroon.

Is Figuil the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 708 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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