Juja Population 2026
Juja has a population of 156,041, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Kiambu County. Roughly 0.3% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,041
Rank in Kenya
#20
Coordinates
1.10°S, 37.01°E
~1,521 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kiambu County
Cities near Juja
- Ruiru490,120 people · ~8 km away
- Thika251,407 people · ~10 km away
- Kiambu147,870 people · ~21 km away
- Kenol44,086 people · ~22 km away
- Githunguri63,319 people · ~22 km away
- Githunguri63,319 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Juja?
Juja has a population of 156,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Juja in?
Juja is located in Kiambu County, Kenya.
Is Juja the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 30 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.