The Top 50

Cities in Cameroon

The most important cities in Cameroon at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.

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Penja
city

Penja

Penja is an agricultural town renowned globally for producing Penja white pepper.

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Mbanga
city

Mbanga

Mbanga is a bustling commercial town located on the highway connecting Douala to the western highlands.

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Ekondo Titi
city

Ekondo Titi

Ekondo Titi is a coastal commune in the Ndian Division.

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Idenau
city

Idenau

Idenau is a bustling fishing town on the Atlantic Ocean at the base of Mount Cameroon.

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Mundemba
city

Mundemba

Mundemba is an administrative town in Cameroon's South-West Region.

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Manjo
city

Manjo

Manjo is an agricultural town in the Moungo Department.

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Nkambé
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Nkambé

A high-altitude city in the Donga-Mantung division, characterized by cool temperatures, rolling hills, and surrounding agricultural estates.

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Mamfe
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Mamfe

A bustling river port and border transit city located on the Cross River, known for its hot, humid climate and vibrant cross-border trade.

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Lake Oku
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Lake Oku

Lake Oku is a crater lake situated on Mount Oku in the Northwest Region.

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Bana
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Bana

A high-altitude town often called "Little Paris," renowned for its cool climate and the luxury villas built by wealthy Bamileke entrepreneurs.

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Nguti
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Nguti

A quiet settlement hidden within dense rainforests, serving as a key entry point to the biodiverse Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Mount Manengouba
city

Mount Manengouba

A 2,411-meter-high strato-volcano famous for its distinctly colored twin crater lakes and the high alpine pastures of nomadic Bororo herders.

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Lake Ossa
city

Lake Ossa

Lake Ossa is a vast natural lake complex in the Littoral Region, known as a critical wildlife reserve for African manatees.

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Mbouroukou
city

Mbouroukou

An agricultural village at the foothills of Mount Manengouba in the Littoral Region, known for its extensive robusta coffee plantations.

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Kribi
city

Kribi

Kribi is a popular coastal town in southern Cameroon, known for its white sandy beaches and waterfalls right by the sea.

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Douala
state-capital

Douala

Douala is the economic hub and largest city of Cameroon, located on the Wouri River with the country's most important port.

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Bakingili
city

Bakingili

A scenic coastal village in Cameroon situated at the foot of Mount Cameroon, famous for its striking dark volcanic sand beaches.

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Tonga
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Tonga

Tonga is a vibrant agricultural hub in the West Region of Cameroon, surrounded by coffee and cocoa plantations.

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Limbe
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Limbe

Limbe is located at the foot of Mount Cameroon and is famous for its black volcanic beaches and botanical garden.

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Batibo
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Batibo

Known as the palm wine capital of Cameroon, this vibrant town is the cultural center of the Moghamo speaking people.

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Bamenda
state-capital

Bamenda

Bamenda is the capital of the Northwest region, known for its cool climate and scenic beauty in the highlands.

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Garoua
state-capital

Garoua

Garoua is a major city in northern Cameroon, located on the Benue River and a center for the textile industry.

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Yaoundé
state-capital

Yaoundé

Yaoundé is the political capital of Cameroon, built on seven hills and known for its government buildings.

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Maroua
state-capital

Maroua

Maroua, the capital of the Far North region, is famous for its traditional architecture and lively market.

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Tcholliré
city

Tcholliré

Tcholliré is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Ngaoundéré
state-capital

Ngaoundéré

Ngaoundéré is the gateway to northern Cameroon and a major transport hub at the end of the railway line.

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Kousséri
city

Kousséri

Kousséri is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Meiganga
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Meiganga

Meiganga is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Mutengene
city

Mutengene

Mutengene is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Figuil
city

Figuil

Figuil is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Guider
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Guider

Guider is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Mokolo
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Mokolo

Mokolo is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Tibati
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Tibati

Tibati is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Yagoua
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Yagoua

Yagoua is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Banyo
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Banyo

Banyo is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Fundong
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Fundong

Fundong is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Kaélé
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Kaélé

Kaélé is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Mbengwi
city

Mbengwi

Mbengwi is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Bogo
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Bogo

Bogo is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Mora
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Mora

Mora is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Muyuka
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Muyuka

Muyuka is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Poli
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Poli

Poli is a vibrant city in the drier north, serving as a trade hub for local farmers.

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Kumba
city

Kumba

Kumba is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Kumbo
city

Kumbo

Kumbo is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Buea
state-capital

Buea

Buea is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Garoua-Boulaï
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Garoua-Boulaï

Garoua-Boulaï is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

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Ndop
city

Ndop

Ndop is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Tiko
city

Tiko

Tiko is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Wum
city

Wum

Wum is located in the fertile English-speaking region and benefits from coffee and tea cultivation.

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Rhumsiki
city

Rhumsiki

A spectacular village in the Mandara Mountains, famous for its distinctive volcanic rock needles.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the largest cities in Cameroon?

This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.

How do I find attractions per city?

Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.