Ukunda Population 2026

Ukunda has a population of 77,686, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Kwale County. Roughly 0.1% of Kenya's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

77,686

Rank in Kenya

#36

Coordinates

4.29°S, 39.56°E

~30 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi

Distance to capital (Nairobi)

453 km

281 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwale County

City	Population	Rank in Kenya
Matuga	194,252	#13
Mazeras	16,254	#116

Cities near Ukunda

Matuga194,252 people · ~14 km away
Mombasa1,208,333 people · ~29 km away
Jomvu163,415 people · ~34 km away
Mazeras16,254 people · ~37 km away
Mtwapa90,677 people · ~44 km away
Mariakani31,715 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ukunda?

Ukunda has a population of 77,686 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Kenya.

What region is Ukunda in?

Ukunda is located in Kwale County, Kenya.

Is Ukunda the capital of Kenya?

No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 453 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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