Buckingham Population 2026
Buckingham has a population of 16,685, making it the #271 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. It is about 167× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,685
Rank in Canada
#271
Coordinates
45.59°N, 75.42°W
~124 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Laval | 438,366 | #14 |
| Gatineau | 300,045 | #19 |
| Longueuil | 229,330 | #25 |
| Saguenay | 148,886 | #35 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
Cities near Buckingham
- Clarence-Rockland20,790 people · ~11 km away
- Orléans125,937 people · ~16 km away
- Gatineau300,045 people · ~25 km away
- Ottawa1,017,449 people · ~29 km away
- Ottawa South125,090 people · ~30 km away
- Gloucester150,012 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buckingham?
Buckingham has a population of 16,685 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #271 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Buckingham in?
Buckingham is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Buckingham the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 29 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.