Whitehorse Population 2026
Whitehorse has a population of 28,201, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Yukon. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,201
Rank in Canada
#181
Coordinates
60.72°N, 135.05°W
~707 m elevation · America/Whitehorse
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
4,140 km
2,571 miles, straight line
Cities near Whitehorse
- Terrace19,443 people · ~788 km away
- Fort St. John21,465 people · ~960 km away
- Prince George78,943 people · ~1,054 km away
- Grande Prairie70,385 people · ~1,136 km away
- Yellowknife20,340 people · ~1,106 km away
- Campbell River33,430 people · ~1,338 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Whitehorse?
Whitehorse has a population of 28,201 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Whitehorse in?
Whitehorse is located in Yukon, Canada.
Is Whitehorse the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 4,140 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.