Gilgil Population 2026
Gilgil has a population of 60,711, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Nakuru County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,711
Rank in Kenya
#49
Coordinates
0.50°S, 36.32°E
~2,009 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nakuru County
Cities near Gilgil
- Naivasha198,444 people · ~27 km away
- Ol Kalou47,795 people · ~27 km away
- Upper Gilgil60,711 people · ~33 km away
- Nakuru570,674 people · ~35 km away
- Njoro42,173 people · ~46 km away
- Mairo Inya30,527 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gilgil?
Gilgil has a population of 60,711 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Gilgil in?
Gilgil is located in Nakuru County, Kenya.
Is Gilgil the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 103 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.