Ramu Population 2026

Ramu has a population of 35,644, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Mandera County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 123× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,644

Rank in Kenya

#75

Coordinates

3.93°N, 41.22°E

~289 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

759 km

471 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandera County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Mandera	114,718	#25
El Wak	60,732	#48
Lafey	22,882	#93
Takaba	21,517	#99

Cities near Ramu

Mandera114,718 people · ~70 km away
Lafey22,882 people · ~87 km away
Takaba21,517 people · ~128 km away
El Wak60,732 people · ~129 km away
Moyale47,850 people · ~245 km away
Wajir90,116 people · ~275 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ramu?

Ramu has a population of 35,644 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Ramu in?

Ramu is located in Mandera County, Kenya.

Is Ramu the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 759 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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