Kimilili Population 2026

Kimilili has a population of 56,050, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Bungoma County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,050

Rank in Kenya

#52

Coordinates

0.79°N, 34.72°E

~1,697 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

328 km

204 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bungoma County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Bungoma	68,031	#42
Webuye	42,642	#67

Cities near Kimilili

Webuye42,642 people · ~22 km away
Kiminini16,560 people · ~26 km away
Bungoma68,031 people · ~30 km away
Kitale162,174 people · ~41 km away
Moi‘s Bridge16,355 people · ~46 km away
Malaba15,581 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kimilili?

Kimilili has a population of 56,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Kimilili in?

Kimilili is located in Bungoma County, Kenya.

Is Kimilili the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 328 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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