Yaoundé, Cameroon
Capital city · Population 1.3M
Yaoundé is the capital and the 2nd largest city in Cameroon with a population of approximately 1,299,369 people as of 2026. This makes it the 385th largest city in the world, accounting for 4.46% of Cameroon's total population of 29.1M. Yaoundé is classified as a major city and operates in the Africa/Douala timezone. The average annual temperature is 23.4°C with 1,477 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 729 meters above sea level.
Population
1,299,369
Global Rank
#385
Country Rank
#2
% of Cameroon
4.46%
Avg Temperature
23.4°C
Annual Rainfall
1,477 mm
Elevation
729 m
Timezone
Africa/Douala
Yaoundé on the Map
Climate in Yaoundé
Yaoundé's warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Sep. The wettest month is Oct with 302 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Cameroon at a Glance
Country Population
29,123,744
Capital
Yaoundé
Region
Middle Africa
Major Cities
16
GDP per Capita
$1,830
Life Expectancy
63.7 years
Urban Population
55.4%
Growth Rate
0.03%
Other Major Cities in Cameroon
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Yaoundé with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ébolowa | 101,363 | 115 km |
| Edéa | 103,861 | 154 km |
| Douala | 1,338,082 | 202 km |
| Nkongsamba | 162,309 | 213 km |
| Bafoussam | 373,268 | 217 km |
| Foumban | 130,287 | 218 km |
| Kumba | 225,046 | 245 km |
| Bertoua | 137,993 | 253 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Yaoundé?
The population of Yaoundé, Cameroon is approximately 1,299,369 people, making it the 385th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Cameroon.
Is Yaoundé the capital of Cameroon?
Yes, Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon.
What is the climate like in Yaoundé?
Yaoundé has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C and receives 1,477 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Sep.
What timezone is Yaoundé in?
Yaoundé is in the Africa/Douala timezone.