What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé
Yaoundé is the capital city and seat of government of Cameroon, a country in Middle Africa. Cameroon uses the ISO codes CM and CMR, and its international dialling code is +237. The currency in use is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
For the full profile of Cameroon, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Cameroon country page. The country has an estimated population of 29,879,337 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Cameroon
- Capital: Yaoundé
- Region: Middle Africa
- Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Calling code: +237
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇲
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
Is Yaoundé the largest city in Cameroon?
Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Yaoundé?
Yaoundé, like the rest of Cameroon, uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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