Sangmélima Population 2026

Sangmélima has a population of 80,036, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in South. Roughly 0.3% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

80,036

Rank in Cameroon

#22

Coordinates

2.93°N, 11.98°E

~675 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

116 km

72 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Ébolowa	101,363	#16
Kribi	93,482	#19
Ambam	25,052	#72
Lolodorf	22,252	#83

Cities near Sangmélima

Mbalmayo82,384 people · ~84 km away
Ébolowa101,363 people · ~93 km away
Akonolinga30,078 people · ~97 km away
Ambam25,052 people · ~99 km away
Yaoundé1,299,369 people · ~116 km away
Makak29,135 people · ~126 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sangmélima?

Sangmélima has a population of 80,036 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Sangmélima in?

Sangmélima is located in South, Cameroon.

Is Sangmélima the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 116 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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