Iten Population 2026

Iten has a population of 42,000, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Elegeyo-Marakwet. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,000

Rank in Kenya

#69

Coordinates

0.67°N, 35.51°E

~2,355 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

261 km

162 miles, straight line

Cities near Iten

Eldoret475,716 people · ~31 km away
Kabarnet24,661 people · ~33 km away
Moi‘s Bridge16,355 people · ~48 km away
Kitale162,174 people · ~68 km away
Kapsabet41,997 people · ~69 km away
Kiminini16,560 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iten?

Iten has a population of 42,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Iten in?

Iten is located in Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya.

Is Iten the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 261 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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