Embu Population 2026

Embu has a population of 64,979, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Embu County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Embu (capital Nairobi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,979

Rank in Kenya

#44

Coordinates

0.54°S, 37.46°E

~1,336 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

109 km

68 miles, straight line

Cities near Embu

Wanguru51,722 people · ~20 km away
Kerugoya30,045 people · ~20 km away
Chuka22,388 people · ~31 km away
Karuri194,342 people · ~35 km away
Karatina23,552 people · ~37 km away
Murang’a43,314 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Embu?

Embu has a population of 64,979 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Embu in?

Embu is located in Embu County, Kenya.

Is Embu the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 109 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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