Alma Population 2026
Alma has a population of 29,526, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,526
Rank in Canada
#176
Coordinates
48.55°N, 71.65°W
~90 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
465 km
289 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Laval | 438,366 | #14 |
| Gatineau | 300,045 | #19 |
| Longueuil | 229,330 | #25 |
| Saguenay | 148,886 | #35 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
Cities near Alma
- Saguenay148,886 people · ~45 km away
- Rivière-du-Loup18,586 people · ~176 km away
- Québec531,902 people · ~196 km away
- L'Ancienne-Lorette16,516 people · ~197 km away
- Lévis143,414 people · ~197 km away
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures17,281 people · ~202 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alma?
Alma has a population of 29,526 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Alma in?
Alma is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Alma the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 465 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.