Cobourg Population 2026
Cobourg has a population of 18,099, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. It is about 154× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,099
Rank in Canada
#250
Coordinates
43.96°N, 78.17°W
~82 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
253 km
157 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Cobourg
- Peterborough85,807 people · ~40 km away
- Bowmanville39,371 people · ~42 km away
- Oshawa175,383 people · ~55 km away
- Whitby138,501 people · ~62 km away
- Lindsay20,354 people · ~63 km away
- Belleville50,716 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cobourg?
Cobourg has a population of 18,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Cobourg in?
Cobourg is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Cobourg the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 253 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.