Garissa Population 2026
Garissa has a population of 163,399, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Garissa County. Roughly 0.3% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
163,399
Rank in Kenya
#17
Coordinates
0.45°S, 39.65°E
~147 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
328 km
204 miles, straight line
Cities near Garissa
FAQ
What is the population of Garissa?
Garissa has a population of 163,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Garissa in?
Garissa is located in Garissa County, Kenya.
Is Garissa the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 328 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.