Mtwapa Population 2026
Mtwapa has a population of 90,677, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Kilifi County. Roughly 0.2% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,677
Rank in Kenya
#29
Coordinates
3.94°S, 39.75°E
~23 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
440 km
273 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kilifi County
Cities near Mtwapa
FAQ
What is the population of Mtwapa?
Mtwapa has a population of 90,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Mtwapa in?
Mtwapa is located in Kilifi County, Kenya.
Is Mtwapa the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 440 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.