Lugulu Population 2026

Lugulu has a population of 40,894, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Busia County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,894

Rank in Kenya

#71

Coordinates

0.39°N, 34.30°E

~1,276 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

336 km

209 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Busia County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Busia	71,886	#40
Malaba	15,581	#117

Cities near Lugulu

Mumias45,485 people · ~21 km away
Busia71,886 people · ~23 km away
Malaba15,581 people · ~27 km away
Bungoma68,031 people · ~34 km away
Siaya33,153 people · ~37 km away
Khwisero113,294 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lugulu?

Lugulu has a population of 40,894 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Lugulu in?

Lugulu is located in Busia County, Kenya.

Is Lugulu the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 336 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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