Narok
Sign in to saveNarok (sometimes referred to as Enkare Narok) is a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in south-west of the country, along the Great Rift Valley. Narok is the county capital of the Narok County and stands as the major centre of commerce in the county. Narok has a population of around 117, 607 people according to 2019 Census, mostly Maasai. As at 2025, this town has been undergoing quite a significant growth and development and increase in population as well. The elevation of Narok is 1827 metres (5,997 feet) in altitude.
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Key facts
- Settlement.name
- Narok
- Settlement.settlement_type
- Town
- Settlement.image_skyline
- Kenia-djoser2007-024.jpg
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- County
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Narok County
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Kenya
- Settlement.population_total
- 65,430
- Settlement.population_as_of
- 2019 census
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- city
- Country
- Kenya
- Located in
- Narok County
- Population
- +65430
- Capital of
- Narok County
- Image
- Kenia-djoser2007-024.jpg
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- Narok County
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Narok (sometimes referred to as Enkare Narok) is a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in south-west of the country, along the Great Rift Valley. Narok is the county capital of the Narok County and stands as the major centre of commerce in the county. Narok has a population of around 117, 607 people according to 2019 Census, mostly Maasai. As at 2025, this town has been undergoing quite a significant growth and development and increase in population as well. The elevation of Narok is 1827 metres (5,997 feet) in altitude.
Narok Town is the last major town when travelling by road from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Park and Keekorok Lodge. Narok Town stands as a centre for services, business, and finance. For decades, Narok's economy has benefited from tourism, agriculture, livestock keeping and mining. The 30,000-capacity William Ole Ntimama Stadium, a football stadium, is located in Narok Town.