Duncan Population 2026

Duncan has a population of 22,199, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Duncan (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,199

Rank in Canada

#212

Coordinates

48.78°N, 123.70°W

~14 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,592 km

2,231 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Victoria	289,625	#20
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Richmond	209,937	#28
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45

Cities near Duncan

North Cowichan29,676 people · ~7 km away
Saanich117,735 people · ~36 km away
Langford46,584 people · ~40 km away
Esquimalt17,655 people · ~44 km away
Harewood8,769 people · ~44 km away
Nanaimo90,504 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Duncan?

Duncan has a population of 22,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Duncan in?

Duncan is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Duncan the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,592 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.

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