Ancaster Population 2026
Ancaster has a population of 40,557, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,557
Rank in Canada
#140
Coordinates
43.22°N, 79.99°W
~253 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
419 km
260 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Ancaster
- Hamilton569,353 people · ~12 km away
- Waterdown24,400 people · ~15 km away
- Stoney Creek76,382 people · ~18 km away
- Burlington186,948 people · ~22 km away
- Brantford104,688 people · ~25 km away
- Cambridge129,920 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ancaster?
Ancaster has a population of 40,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Ancaster in?
Ancaster is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Ancaster the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 419 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.