List of Cameroon Regions and Capitals - Largest and Smallest by Area & Population

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: May 27, 2026

Cameroon is divided into 10 regions, which are further divided into divisions and subdivisions. Here is a list of the regions in Cameroon:

Cameroon is a Central African country bordered by Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, with a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea. The country is divided into 10 regions, and those regions are further divided into divisions and subdivisions for local administration. Yaoundé is the national capital, while Douala is the largest city and the main commercial center of Cameroon.

Cameroon is often called “Africa in miniature” because it has deserts, mountains, rainforests, savannas, beaches, and large river systems all within one country. The population is culturally diverse, with hundreds of ethnic groups and languages spread across the different regions.

Key Facts

National capital: Yaoundé
Total population: 29,879,337 (Official estimate 2024)
Total area: 475,442 km² (183,569 sq miles)
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA, XAF)
Bordering countries: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo
Total Regions: 10
Total Divisions: 58

List of Regions and Capitals of Cameroon

Total regions shown: 10 | Combined population: 29,879,337 | Combined area: 475,442 km²

#	Region Name	Capital City	Region	Area (km²)	Population (Latest Census)
1	Adamawa	Ngaoundéré	Central Highlands	63,701	1,500,000
2	Centre	Yaoundé	Central	68,926	4,159,000
3	East	Bertoua	East Forest Region	109,002	1,100,000
4	Far North	Maroua	Far North	34,263	4,721,000
5	Littoral	Douala	Coastal Southwest	20,248	4,088,000
6	North	Garoua	North	66,090	2,750,000
7	Northwest	Bamenda	Western Highlands	17,300	2,400,000
8	South	Ebolowa	Southern Forest Region	47,191	950,000
9	Southwest	Buea	Southwest Coast	25,410	2,150,000
10	West	Bafoussam	Western Highlands	13,892	3,061,337

Largest Regions by Area

East - 42,086 sq mi (109,002 km²)
Centre - 26,612 sq mi (68,926 km²)
North - 25,517 sq mi (66,090 km²)
Adamawa - 24,595 sq mi (63,701 km²)
South - 18,221 sq mi (47,191 km²)
Far North - 13,229 sq mi (34,263 km²)
Southwest - 9,811 sq mi (25,410 km²)
Littoral - 7,818 sq mi (20,248 km²)

Most Populous Regions

Far North - Population: 4,721,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Centre - Population: 4,159,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Littoral - Population: 4,088,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
West - Population: 3,061,337 (Official Estimate 2024)
North - Population: 2,750,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Northwest - Population: 2,400,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Southwest - Population: 2,150,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Adamawa - Population: 1,500,000 (Official Estimate 2024)

Smallest Regions by Area

West - 5,364 sq mi (13,892 km²)
Northwest - 6,680 sq mi (17,300 km²)
Littoral - 7,818 sq mi (20,248 km²)
Southwest - 9,811 sq mi (25,410 km²)
Far North - 13,229 sq mi (34,263 km²)
South - 18,221 sq mi (47,191 km²)

Regions by Regional Grouping

Central: Centre
Central Highlands: Adamawa
North: North
Far North: Far North
Western Highlands: Northwest, West
East Forest Region: East
Southern Forest Region: South
Coastal Southwest: Littoral
Southwest Coast: Southwest

Landlocked Regions

Adamawa
Centre
East
Far North
North
Northwest
South
West

Regions with Coastline

Littoral
Southwest

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

Nigeria: Adamawa, Far North, North, Northwest, Southwest
Chad: Far North
Central African Republic: East, Adamawa
Equatorial Guinea: South
Gabon: South
Republic of the Congo: East, South

Sources

World Countries and Capitals

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Cameroon Regions and Capitals List