St. John's Population 2026
St. John's has a population of 110,525, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Newfoundland and Labrador. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,525
Rank in Canada
#60
Coordinates
47.56°N, 52.71°W
~35 m elevation · America/St_Johns
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
1,770 km
1,099 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Newfoundland and Labrador
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Conception Bay South | 27,168 | #186 |
| Paradise | 22,957 | #208 |
| Mount Pearl | 22,477 | #211 |
| Corner Brook | 19,316 | #237 |
Cities near St. John's
- Mount Pearl22,477 people · ~8 km away
- Paradise22,957 people · ~14 km away
- Conception Bay South27,168 people · ~23 km away
- Corner Brook19,316 people · ~417 km away
- Glace Bay16,915 people · ~571 km away
- Sydney105,968 people · ~590 km away
FAQ
What is the population of St. John's?
St. John's has a population of 110,525 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Canada.
What region is St. John's in?
St. John's is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Is St. John's the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 1,770 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.