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Yaoundé, Centre

Cameroon

National capital3.8667° N, 11.5167° E

In Centre, Cameroon, Yaoundé is a national capital. It is home to 1,299,369 people.

Population1,299,369
ProvinceCentre
Coordinates3.8667° N, 11.5167° E
CountryCameroon
Rank in Cameroon#2 of 14,374

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About Yaoundé

Yaoundé can be found at 3.87° N, 11.52° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Centre division in Cameroon.

With a population of 1,299,369, Yaoundé ranks #2 among the 14,374 cities and localities registered in Cameroon.

Cities in Centre

Centre is one of Cameroon's administrative regions. Yaoundé is one of its main cities, along with Mbalmayo, Bafia, Obala. Yaoundé has 1,299,369 inhabitants.

Mbalmayo82,384Bafia74,050Obala45,321Akonolinga30,078Mbandjok29,281Makak29,135Nanga Eboko28,518Eséka27,928Nkoteng27,677Okoa24,110

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Yaoundé, 20 populated places have been registered.

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MelenCity
1.7 km
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MokoloCity
2.6 km
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DjoungoloCity
2.6 km
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Nkol BikokCity
3.7 km
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MimbomanCity
3.7 km
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MbalaCity
3.7 km
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Nkom-KanaCity
3.8 km
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BitingCity
4.1 km
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MvolyéCity
4.1 km
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EtetakNeighborhood
4.1 km
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MesaCity
4.1 km
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EkiéCity
5.2 km
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NkomoCity
5.2 km
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Awaé ICity
5.2 km
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EtoudiCity
5.5 km
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MvanCity
5.5 km
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EmanaCity
5.5 km
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EkoumdoumCity
5.8 km
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NkolmésingCity
5.9 km
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EtougCity
6.7 km

Universities in Yaoundé

Yaoundé is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Catholic University of Central Africa1989——
Université de Yaoundé II1993——
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Largest cities in Cameroon

#1 Douala1,338,082#2 Yaoundé1,299,369#3 Bamenda420,445#4 Bafoussam373,268#5 Maroua314,122
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yaoundé?

Yaoundé has a population of 1,299,369. It ranks #2 in Cameroon by population.

What province or state is Yaoundé in?

Yaoundé is located in Centre, Cameroon.

Where is Yaoundé located?

Yaoundé is located at coordinates 3.87° N, 11.52° E in Centre, Cameroon.

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