Karuri Population 2026
Karuri has a population of 194,342, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Murang'A. Roughly 0.3% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
194,342
Rank in Kenya
#12
Coordinates
0.70°S, 37.18°E
~1,211 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murang'A
Cities near Karuri
FAQ
What is the population of Karuri?
Karuri has a population of 194,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Karuri in?
Karuri is located in Murang'A, Kenya.
Is Karuri the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 77 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.