Maralal Population 2026

Maralal has a population of 31,350, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Samburu County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 140× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,350

Rank in Kenya

#78

Coordinates

1.10°N, 36.70°E

~1,941 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

265 km

165 miles, straight line

Cities near Maralal

Mairo Inya30,527 people · ~123 km away
Nyahururu37,650 people · ~123 km away
Kabarnet24,661 people · ~126 km away
Nanyuki72,813 people · ~128 km away
Isiolo78,650 people · ~128 km away
Iten42,000 people · ~141 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maralal?

Maralal has a population of 31,350 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Maralal in?

Maralal is located in Samburu County, Kenya.

Is Maralal the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 265 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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