Kiminini Population 2026
Kiminini has a population of 16,560, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Trans Nzoia. It is about 266× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,560
Rank in Kenya
#114
Coordinates
0.89°N, 34.92°E
~1,788 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trans Nzoia
| City | Population | Rank in Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale | 162,174 | #18 |
Cities near Kiminini
- Kitale162,174 people · ~16 km away
- Moi‘s Bridge16,355 people · ~22 km away
- Kimilili56,050 people · ~26 km away
- Webuye42,642 people · ~37 km away
- Kapenguria56,000 people · ~44 km away
- Makutano28,469 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kiminini?
Kiminini has a population of 16,560 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Kiminini in?
Kiminini is located in Trans Nzoia, Kenya.
Is Kiminini the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 321 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.