Yaoundé
Central Africa, Cameroon
Cameroon
People from Yaoundé are called:
Male/General:
Yaoundéan
Pronunciation:
/ˌjɑːunˈdeɪ/
Etymology & Origin
From Ewondo 'Yaoundé', meaning 'the place of the Yaoundé people', a local ethnic group.
About Yaoundé
- Capital city of Cameroon located in the country's south-central region.
- Political center of Cameroon while Douala serves as the economic capital.
- Built on seven hills with a pleasant highland climate.
- Major center for international organizations and regional headquarters.
- Important university town home to several major African institutions.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 4,336,670 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Cameroon
- Region:
- Central Africa