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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.

Weather in Yaoundé

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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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