Smallest Cities in Cameroon

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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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 Makary 12 7,331

18 Bekondo 09 7,331

19 Yabassi 05 7,560

20 Bansoa 08 7,560

21 Ngou 08 7,560

22 Kontcha 10 8,018

23 Bonabéri 05 8,091

24 Njinikom 07 8,247

25 Ndikiniméki 11 8,247

26 Dimako 04 8,476

27 Olamzé 14 8,518

28 Belo 07 8,705

29 Batibo 07 9,163

30 Akom II 14 9,709

31 Mbengwi 07 9,734

32 Babanki 07 9,851

33 Mindif 12 10,538

34 Oshie 07 10,822

35 Rey Bouba 13 11,454

36 Bétaré Oya 04 11,866

37 Mundemba 09 11,912

38 Bazou 08 13,058

39 Tonga 08 16,036

40 Dizangué 05 19,243

41 Mamfe 09 20,350

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 Bandjoun 08 31,750

71 Bogo 12 32,830

72 Kaélé 12 32,853

73 Yokadouma 04 32,900

74 Lagdo 13 33,564

75 Pitoa 13 33,610

76 Garoua 13 34,957

77 Tchéboa 13 35,199

78 Tibati 10 35,673

79 Ndop 07 40,152

80 Ngaoundal 10 40,328

81 Manjo 05 41,740

82 Wum 07 42,457

83 Fontem 09 42,689

84 Fundong 07 43,509

85 Bangangté 08 43,694

86 Muyuka 09 43,749

87 Mbanga 05 44,155

88 Oku 07 44,443

89 Obala 11 45,321

90 Garoua Boulaï 04 46,615

91 Banyo 10 47,936

92 Batouri 04 49,422

93 Mokolo 12 51,999

94 Bafang 08 54,505

95 Loum 05 58,554

96 Yagoua 12 59,069

97 Meïganga 10 59,426

98 Mora 12 61,523

99 Mutengene 09 64,054

100 Mbouda 08 71,867

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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