Most Dense in Cameroon

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Cameroon

1 Yaoundé 11 18,696/mi²

2 Douala 05 16,503/mi²

3 Bamenda 07 6,511/mi²

4 Limbe 09 4,864/mi²

5 Nkongsamba 05 4,058/mi²

6 Bertoua 04 3,574/mi²

7 Bafoussam 08 2,405/mi²

8 Ngaoundéré 10 2,136/mi²

9 Kousséri 12 1,837/mi²

10 Maroua 12 1,648/mi²

11 Edéa 05 1,494/mi²

12 Kumbo 07 1,403/mi²

13 Bafang 08 1,084/mi²

14 Kumba 09 996/mi²

15 Dschang 08 984/mi²

16 Garoua 13 883/mi²

17 Foumban 08 807/mi²

18 Bafia 11 781/mi²

19 Bali 07 505/mi²

20 Fontem 09 479/mi²

21 Kribi 14 473/mi²

22 Buea 09 426/mi²

23 Tiko 09 410/mi²

24 Kekem 08 350/mi²

25 Mbouda 08 349/mi²

26 Loum 05 342/mi²

27 Wum 07 332/mi²

28 Mbalmayo 11 328/mi²

29 Bandjoun 08 300/mi²

30 Mutengene 09 277/mi²

31 Melong 05 269/mi²

32 Manjo 05 264/mi²

33 Obala 11 239/mi²

34 Foumbot 08 231/mi²

35 Njombé 05 210/mi²

36 Fundong 07 204/mi²

37 Yagoua 12 201/mi²

38 Muyuka 09 190/mi²

39 Oku 07 189/mi²

40 Ndop 07 187/mi²

41 Okoa 11 168/mi²

42 Penja 05 165/mi²

43 Blangwa 12 163/mi²

44 Mbanga 05 148/mi²

45 Bazou 08 126/mi²

46 Bana 08 113/mi²

47 Guidiguis 12 108/mi²

48 Souza Gare 05 103/mi²

49 Ngou 08 97/mi²

50 Bafut 07 94/mi²

51 Guider 13 92/mi²

52 Sangmélima 14 87/mi²

53 Eséka 11 83/mi²

54 Mbandjok 11 81/mi²

55 Bangangté 08 79/mi²

56 Bogo 12 74/mi²

57 Nkoteng 11 74/mi²

58 Oshie 07 73/mi²

59 Mora 12 71/mi²

60 Batibo 07 70/mi²

61 Maga 12 70/mi²

62 Bonabéri 05 69/mi²

63 Bansoa 08 68/mi²

64 Bamusso 09 68/mi²

65 Babanki 07 67/mi²

66 Bamendjou 08 66/mi²

67 Kaélé 12 64/mi²

68 Njinikom 07 64/mi²

69 Figuil 13 64/mi²

70 Magba 08 63/mi²

71 Tonga 08 60/mi²

72 Pitoa 13 57/mi²

73 Mbengwi 07 55/mi²

74 Makak 11 55/mi²

75 Ekondo Titi 09 53/mi²

76 Mokolo 12 51/mi²

77 Dizangué 05 51/mi²

78 Lolodorf 14 50/mi²

79 Nkambe 07 49/mi²

80 Garoua Boulaï 04 48/mi²

81 Tombel 09 45/mi²

82 Ébolowa 14 44/mi²

83 Kontcha 10 42/mi²

84 Olamzé 14 39/mi²

85 Ntui 11 37/mi²

86 Belo 07 37/mi²

87 Tchéboa 13 30/mi²

88 Abong Mbang 04 30/mi²

89 Mme-Bafumen 07 29/mi²

90 Jakiri 07 28/mi²

91 Saa 11 27/mi²

92 Ngaoundal 10 26/mi²

93 Dimako 04 25/mi²

94 Mindif 12 24/mi²

95 Meïganga 10 23/mi²

96 Lagdo 13 23/mi²

97 Batouri 04 22/mi²

98 Banyo 10 22/mi²

99 Ambam 14 22/mi²

100 Ndom 05 18/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Cameroon pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Yaoundé leads with 18,696 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Yaoundé has 18,696 people per square mile — that's roughly 29 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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