Aurora Population 2026
Aurora has a population of 55,445, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,445
Rank in Canada
#112
Coordinates
44.00°N, 79.47°W
~266 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
337 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Aurora
- Newmarket91,034 people · ~6 km away
- Richmond Hill202,022 people · ~15 km away
- Vaughan323,103 people · ~18 km away
- Markham338,503 people · ~22 km away
- Bolton26,795 people · ~26 km away
- Willowdale79,440 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aurora?
Aurora has a population of 55,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Aurora in?
Aurora is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Aurora the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 337 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.