Narok Population 2026

Narok has a population of 65,430, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Narok County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,430

Rank in Kenya

#43

Coordinates

1.08°S, 35.87°E

~1,881 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

108 km

67 miles, straight line

Cities near Narok

Naivasha198,444 people · ~75 km away
Maai Mahiu20,823 people · ~80 km away
Mai20,823 people · ~80 km away
Gilgil60,711 people · ~81 km away
Njoro42,173 people · ~84 km away
Limuru159,314 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Narok?

Narok has a population of 65,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Narok in?

Narok is located in Narok County, Kenya.

Is Narok the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 108 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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