What is the Capital of Cameroon?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Cameroon is Yaoundé. Cameroon is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 29,442,327. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Yaoundé at a glance
| Capital city | Yaoundé |
|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon) |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Douala |
| Country population | 29,442,327 (52nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Calling code | +237 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Cameroon
- Bangui, capital of Central African Republic
- N'Djamena, capital of Chad
- Brazzaville, capital of Republic of the Congo
- Ciudad de la Paz, capital of Equatorial Guinea
- Libreville, capital of Gabon
- Abuja, capital of Nigeria
Cameroon in context
- Cameroon covers 475,442 km², making it the 53rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 62 people per km² ranks 123rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.
- With 29,442,327 people, Cameroon holds about 12.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 2.0% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Cameroon has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cameroon is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Cameroon — FAQ
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
Is Yaoundé the largest city in Cameroon?
No — while Yaoundé is the capital, the largest city in Cameroon is Douala.
What country is Yaoundé in?
Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon.
What continent is Yaoundé in?
Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, is located in Africa.
Is Yaoundé the capital of Cameroon?
Yes — Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon (official name: Republic of Cameroon).
Yaoundé is the capital of which country?
Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, in Middle Africa.
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