Kilifi Population 2026

Kilifi has a population of 74,270, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Kilifi County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

74,270

Rank in Kenya

#38

Coordinates

3.63°S, 39.85°E

~24 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

426 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kilifi County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Malindi	119,859	#24
Mtwapa	90,677	#29
Mariakani	31,715	#77
Watamu	27,857	#85

Cities near Kilifi

Mtwapa90,677 people · ~36 km away
Watamu27,857 people · ~36 km away
Jomvu163,415 people · ~48 km away
Mariakani31,715 people · ~49 km away
Mazeras16,254 people · ~50 km away
Mombasa1,208,333 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kilifi?

Kilifi has a population of 74,270 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Kilifi in?

Kilifi is located in Kilifi County, Kenya.

Is Kilifi the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 426 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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