Wote Population 2026
Wote has a population of 19,725, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇰🇪 Kenya, located in Makueni County. It is about 223× smaller than Nairobi, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,725
Rank in Kenya
#108
Coordinates
1.78°S, 37.63°E
~1,128 m elevation · Africa/Nairobi
Distance to capital (Nairobi)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Makueni County
| City | Population | Rank in Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Makueni Boma | 20,681 | #105 |
| Emali | 18,325 | #109 |
| Makindu | 15,038 | #119 |
Cities near Wote
FAQ
What is the population of Wote?
Wote has a population of 19,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Kenya.
What region is Wote in?
Wote is located in Makueni County, Kenya.
Is Wote the capital of Kenya?
No, the capital of Kenya is Nairobi, about 106 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.