Welland Population 2026
Welland has a population of 52,293, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,293
Rank in Canada
#114
Coordinates
42.98°N, 79.25°W
~180 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Welland
- Niagara Falls99,818 people · ~20 km away
- St. Catharines136,803 people · ~21 km away
- Fort Erie30,710 people · ~27 km away
- Stoney Creek76,382 people · ~49 km away
- Hamilton569,353 people · ~57 km away
- Oakville213,759 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Welland?
Welland has a population of 52,293 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Welland in?
Welland is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Welland the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 391 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.