Tibati Population 2026

Tibati has a population of 35,673, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇨🇲 Cameroon, located in Adamaoua. Roughly 0.1% of Cameroon's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Douala, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,673

Rank in Cameroon

#48

Coordinates

6.47°N, 12.63°E

~871 m elevation · Africa/Douala

Distance to capital (Yaoundé)

314 km

195 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamaoua

City	Population	Rank in Cameroon
Ngaoundéré	238,196	#6
Meïganga	59,426	#29
Banyo	47,936	#35
Ngaoundal	40,328	#46

Cities near Tibati

Ngaoundal40,328 people · ~71 km away
Banyo47,936 people · ~95 km away
Ngaoundéré238,196 people · ~143 km away
Magba30,931 people · ~166 km away
Meïganga59,426 people · ~185 km away
Bélabo24,359 people · ~186 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tibati?

Tibati has a population of 35,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Cameroon.

What region is Tibati in?

Tibati is located in Adamaoua, Cameroon.

Is Tibati the capital of Cameroon?

No, the capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé, about 314 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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