Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
476K
Population
90 km2
Area
23 Mbps
Internet
2,095m
Elevation
East Africa Time
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Eldoret is a city in Kenya with a population of 476K. Internet speeds average 23 Mbps download. The city has 364 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Kenya
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
476K
Timezone
East Africa Time
Elevation
2,095 m
Currency
KES
Language
English
GPS
0.52, 35.27
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 23 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A mid-sized city of 475,716 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
364 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
27
Cafes
4
Bars
12
Fast Food
2
Shopping
Supermarkets
12
Convenience
1
Shopping Malls
4
Healthcare
Hospitals
17
Clinics
4
Pharmacies
18
Education
Schools
40
Universities
19
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
5
Playgrounds
12
Sports
9
Cinemas
1
Museums
8
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
6
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
57
Services
Banks
23
ATMs
1
Post Offices
2
Police
4
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
23 Mbps
Download
17 Mbps
Upload
22ms
Latency
3,755
Tests
866
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Eldoret known for?
Eldoret is a city in Kenya. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Eldoret?
Eldoret has an average download speed of 23 Mbps and upload speed of 17 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Eldoret?
The population of Eldoret is approximately 476K.
What infrastructure does Eldoret have?
Eldoret has 364 mapped points of interest, including 27 restaurants, 17 hospitals, 40 schools.
What country is Eldoret in?
Eldoret is located in Kenya.
