Mai Population 2026
Mai has a population of 20,823, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Nakuru County. It is about 211× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,823
Rank in Kenya
#103
Coordinates
0.98°S, 36.59°E
~1,891 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nakuru County
Cities near Mai
- Maai Mahiu20,823 people · ~1 km away
- Limuru159,314 people · ~16 km away
- Githunguri63,319 people · ~23 km away
- Karuri194,342 people · ~29 km away
- Kikuyu323,881 people · ~31 km away
- Naivasha198,444 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mai?
Mai has a population of 20,823 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Mai in?
Mai is located in Nakuru County, Kenya.
Is Mai the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 42 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.