Garba Tula Population 2026

Garba Tula has a population of 17,443, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Isiolo County. It is about 252× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Garba Tula (capital Nairobi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
17,443
Rank in Kenya
#110
Coordinates
0.53°N, 38.52°E
~512 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
277 km
172 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Isiolo County

CityPopulationRank in Kenya
Isiolo78,650#35

Cities near Garba Tula

  • Maua22,121 people · ~72 km away
  • Isiolo78,650 people · ~106 km away
  • Meru80,191 people · ~110 km away
  • Habaswein49,599 people · ~121 km away
  • Chuka22,388 people · ~137 km away
  • Garissa163,399 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Garba Tula?
Garba Tula has a population of 17,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Garba Tula in?
Garba Tula is located in Isiolo County, Kenya.
Is Garba Tula the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 277 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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