Migori Population 2026

Migori has a population of 71,668, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Migori County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,668

Rank in Kenya

#41

Coordinates

1.06°S, 34.47°E

~1,382 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

262 km

163 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Migori County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Isebania	23,891	#90
Kihancha	22,194	#96
Rongo	20,688	#104
Awendo	16,815	#112

Cities near Migori

Isebania23,891 people · ~18 km away
Awendo16,815 people · ~18 km away
Kihancha22,194 people · ~22 km away
Rongo20,688 people · ~37 km away
Ogembo20,000 people · ~40 km away
Kisii112,417 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Migori?

Migori has a population of 71,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Migori in?

Migori is located in Migori County, Kenya.

Is Migori the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 262 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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