Keren Population 2026

Keren has a population of 74,800, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇪🇷 Eritrea, located in Anseba. Roughly 2.0% of Eritrea's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Asmara, the country's biggest city.

Location of Keren (capital Asmara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

74,800

Rank in Eritrea

Coordinates

15.78°N, 38.45°E

~1,399 m elevation · Africa/Asmara

Distance to capital (Asmara)

71 km

44 miles, straight line

Cities near Keren

Asmara563,930 people · ~71 km away
Mendefera17,781 people · ~106 km away
Massawa23,100 people · ~111 km away
Barentu15,891 people · ~119 km away
Himora46,100 people · ~257 km away
Assab21,300 people · ~555 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Keren?

Keren has a population of 74,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Eritrea.

What region is Keren in?

Keren is located in Anseba, Eritrea.

Is Keren the capital of Eritrea?

No, the capital of Eritrea is Asmara, about 71 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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