Belleville Population 2026
Belleville has a population of 50,716, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,716
Rank in Canada
#116
Coordinates
44.17°N, 77.38°W
~93 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
192 km
119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Belleville
- Prince Edward25,496 people · ~21 km away
- Greater Napanee15,892 people · ~36 km away
- Cobourg18,099 people · ~67 km away
- Kingston132,485 people · ~72 km away
- Peterborough85,807 people · ~76 km away
- Bowmanville39,371 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belleville?
Belleville has a population of 50,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Belleville in?
Belleville is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Belleville the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 192 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.