Busia Population 2026

Busia has a population of 71,886, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Busia County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,886

Rank in Kenya

#40

Coordinates

0.46°N, 34.11°E

~1,222 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

358 km

222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Busia County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Lugulu	40,894	#71
Malaba	15,581	#117

Cities near Busia

Lugulu40,894 people · ~23 km away
Malaba15,581 people · ~27 km away
Mumias45,485 people · ~44 km away
Siaya33,153 people · ~49 km away
Bungoma68,031 people · ~51 km away
Khwisero113,294 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Busia?

Busia has a population of 71,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Busia in?

Busia is located in Busia County, Kenya.

Is Busia the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 358 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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