Fergus Population 2026
Fergus has a population of 20,767, making it the #222 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,767
Rank in Canada
#222
Coordinates
43.71°N, 80.38°W
~400 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
416 km
258 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Fergus
- Guelph143,740 people · ~20 km away
- Waterloo104,986 people · ~29 km away
- Orangeville30,734 people · ~32 km away
- Kitchener256,885 people · ~33 km away
- Caledon76,581 people · ~36 km away
- Halton Hills62,951 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fergus?
Fergus has a population of 20,767 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #222 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Fergus in?
Fergus is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Fergus the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 416 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.