Kapsabet Population 2026

Kapsabet has a population of 41,997, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Nandi. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,997

Rank in Kenya

#70

Coordinates

0.20°N, 35.10°E

~1,998 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

252 km

156 miles, straight line

Cities near Kapsabet

Eldoret475,716 people · ~40 km away
Kakamega1,867,579 people · ~40 km away
Muhoroni15,217 people · ~42 km away
Mbale60,000 people · ~45 km away
Kisumu397,957 people · ~51 km away
Khwisero113,294 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kapsabet?

Kapsabet has a population of 41,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Kapsabet in?

Kapsabet is located in Nandi, Kenya.

Is Kapsabet the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 252 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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