Smallest Cities in Cameroon

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Cameroon

1 Ndelele 04 5,040
2 Yoko 11 5,269
3 Jakiri 07 5,269
4 Okola 11 5,390
5 Nguti 09 5,498
6 Ndom 05 5,498
7 Doumé 04 5,581
8 Saa 11 5,727
9 Poli 13 5,727
10 Bankim 10 5,727
11 Bana 08 5,727
12 Mme-Bafumen 07 6,149
13 Ntui 11 6,185
14 Ngambé 05 6,414
15 Bamendjou 08 6,643
16 Bélel 10 6,831
17 Bandjoun 08 6,872
18 Makary 12 7,331
19 Bekondo 09 7,331
20 Yabassi 05 7,560
21 Bansoa 08 7,560
22 Ngou 08 7,560
23 Kontcha 10 8,018
24 Bonabéri 05 8,091
25 Njinikom 07 8,247
26 Ndikiniméki 11 8,247
27 Dimako 04 8,476
28 Olamzé 14 8,518
29 Belo 07 8,705
30 Batibo 07 9,163
31 Akom II 14 9,709
32 Mbengwi 07 9,734
33 Babanki 07 9,851
34 Mindif 12 10,538
35 Oshie 07 10,822
36 Rey Bouba 13 11,454
37 Bétaré Oya 04 11,866
38 Mundemba 09 11,912
39 Bazou 08 13,058
40 Tonga 08 16,036
41 Dizangué 05 19,243
42 Penja 05 21,367
43 Lolodorf 14 22,252
44 Tcholliré 13 23,187
45 Ekondo Titi 09 23,975
46 Okoa 11 24,110
47 Bélabo 04 24,359
48 Tombel 09 24,384
49 Abong Mbang 04 24,433
50 Maga 12 24,492
51 Guidiguis 12 24,554
52 Bamusso 09 24,741
53 Souza Gare 05 24,994
54 Ambam 14 25,052
55 Bafut 07 25,563
56 Nkambe 07 26,816
57 Kekem 08 27,038
58 Njombé 05 27,130
59 Blangwa 12 27,208
60 Bali 07 27,473
61 Nkoteng 11 27,677
62 Eséka 11 27,928
63 Nanga Eboko 11 28,518
64 Touboro 13 28,987
65 Makak 11 29,135
66 Mbandjok 11 29,281
67 Akonolinga 11 30,078
68 Magba 08 30,931
69 Figuil 13 31,550
70 Kaélé 12 32,853
71 Yokadouma 04 32,900
72 Bafang 08 33,342
73 Lagdo 13 33,564
74 Batouri 04 33,594
75 Pitoa 13 33,610
76 Tchéboa 13 35,199
77 Mamfe 09 36,500
78 Ndop 07 40,152
79 Mokolo 12 40,168
80 Manjo 05 41,740
81 Wum 07 42,457
82 Fontem 09 42,689
83 Fundong 07 43,509
84 Bangangté 08 43,694
85 Muyuka 09 43,749
86 Mbanga 05 44,155
87 Oku 07 44,443
88 Obala 11 45,321
89 Garoua Boulaï 04 46,615
90 Loum 05 47,305
91 Banyo 10 47,936
92 Mbouda 08 49,313
93 Ngaoundal 10 52,867
94 Yagoua 12 59,069
95 Meïganga 10 59,426
96 Kribi 14 60,000
97 Mora 12 61,523
98 Mutengene 09 64,054
99 Bafia 11 69,270
100 Tibati 10 72,081

The smallest cities in Cameroon (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ndelele has a population of just 5,040. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,040 residents, Ndelele is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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