Petawawa Population 2026
Petawawa has a population of 17,187, making it the #265 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. It is about 163× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,187
Rank in Canada
#265
Coordinates
45.89°N, 77.28°W
~143 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
134 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Petawawa
- Aylmer56,542 people · ~127 km away
- Gatineau300,045 people · ~131 km away
- Ottawa1,017,449 people · ~134 km away
- Ottawa South125,090 people · ~136 km away
- Nepean180,000 people · ~136 km away
- Gloucester150,012 people · ~142 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petawawa?
Petawawa has a population of 17,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #265 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Petawawa in?
Petawawa is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Petawawa the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 134 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.