Kitale Population 2026
Kitale has a population of 162,174, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Trans Nzoia. Roughly 0.3% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,174
Rank in Kenya
#18
Coordinates
1.02°N, 35.01°E
~1,900 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trans Nzoia
| City | Population | Rank in Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Kiminini | 16,560 | #114 |
Cities near Kitale
- Kiminini16,560 people · ~16 km away
- Moi‘s Bridge16,355 people · ~21 km away
- Kapenguria56,000 people · ~27 km away
- Makutano28,469 people · ~29 km away
- Kimilili56,050 people · ~41 km away
- Webuye42,642 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kitale?
Kitale has a population of 162,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Kitale in?
Kitale is located in Trans Nzoia, Kenya.
Is Kitale the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 325 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.