Cities in East Africa - Best Places to Visit

There are 289 cities in East Africa. Nairobi is the most popular city with a population of 4,397,073.

1

Nairobi

Kenya's capital known for wildlife and culture

Pop. 4,397,073

2

Mombasa

Kenya's second-largest city and port

Pop. 1,208,333

3

Malindi

Coastal city in Kenya, popular tourist destination

Pop. 119,859

4

Naivasha

City in Nakuru County, Kenya

Pop. 198,444

5

Nanyuki

Town in Kenya known for wildlife tourism

Pop. 72,813

6

Nakuru

City in Kenya known for its national park

Pop. 570,674

7

Kisumu

City in Kisumu known for its lakeside views

Pop. 397,957

8

Eldoret

City in Uasin Gishu County, agricultural hub

Pop. 475,716

9

Garissa

City in Garissa County, Kenya

Pop. 163,399

10

Nyeri

City in Nyeri County, Kenya

Pop. 80,081

11

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia's capital and a major city in Africa

Pop. 3,860,000

12

Lalibela

City in Amhara, Ethiopia with rock-hewn churches

Pop. 39,100

13

Gondar

City in Amhara region, known for history

Pop. 466,000

14

Axum

Ancient city with obelisks and archaeological sites

Pop. 94,500

15

Harar

City known for its ancient walls

Pop. 157,000

16

Bahir Dar

City on Lake Tana in Ethiopia

Pop. 350,000

17

Dire Dawa

City in Ethiopia's eastern region

Pop. 343,000

18

Mekelle

City known for its historical significance

Pop. 457,900

19

Jimma

City in Oromiya, known for coffee production

Pop. 250,900

20

Arba Minch

City with scenic lakes and wildlife

Pop. 201,000

21

Adama

City famous for its coffee production

Pop. 456,900

22

Jijiga

City in Somali region, Ethiopia

Pop. 483,000

23

Hawassa

City in Sidama Region, known for Lake Awasa

Pop. 422,200

24

Khartoum

Capital city at the confluence of rivers

Pop. 1,974,647

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