Cities Closest to the Equator
Nanyuki lies almost on the Equator, only about 1 km from it.
Cities with at least 50,000 residents; 100 cities shown.
Top Cities Ranked by Distance from equator
Methodology: Population, coordinates and elevation come from the Time.now geographic city index; population figures use city boundaries rather than metro areas.
What Is It Like to Live on the Equator?
Cities on or near the Equator enjoy remarkably steady conditions: roughly 12 hours of daylight every day of the year, warm temperatures, and a rhythm of wet and dry seasons rather than the four seasons of higher latitudes. The Sun passes nearly overhead at noon, and twilight is short, so day turns to night quickly.
Equatorial cities span the rainforests and highlands of South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. The closest to the Equator on this list is Nanyuki, only about 1 km away.