Yaounde (Yaoundé), Centre

Yaounde: Located in the South Region of Cameroon, this bustling metropolis serves as the nation's political and administrative heart.

About

Quick Facts about Yaoundé

Population 2,440,462
Country Cameroon
State Centre (Cameroon)
Area 180 km2
Official name Yaoundé
Latitude & Longitude 3.8667,11.5167
Altitude 2,507 feet / 764 meters
Capital city Yaoundé is capital of Cameroon, Centre, Kamerun
Establishment January 01, 1888 (138 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+01:00
Local time 20:56:49 (22nd April 2026)
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Geography

Yaoundé is located at 3°52'0"N 11°31'0"E (3.8666700, 11.5166700).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2005 1,817,524 - 549027
2012 2,440,462 25.53% 549027
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