Garoua Population 2026

Garoua has a population of 34,957, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in North. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,957

Rank in Cameroon

#50

Coordinates

9.30°N, 13.40°E

~199 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

639 km

397 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Guider	81,608	#21
Tchéboa	35,199	#49
Pitoa	33,610	#51
Lagdo	33,564	#52
Figuil	31,550	#57
Touboro	28,987	#62
Tcholliré	23,187	#82

Cities near Garoua

Pitoa33,610 people · ~15 km away
Tchéboa35,199 people · ~38 km away
Lagdo33,564 people · ~40 km away
Figuil31,550 people · ~80 km away
Guider81,608 people · ~93 km away
Tcholliré23,187 people · ~131 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Garoua?

Garoua has a population of 34,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Garoua in?

Garoua is located in North, Cameroon.

Is Garoua the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 639 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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