Bedford Population 2026
Bedford has a population of 21,474, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Nova Scotia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,474
Rank in Canada
#216
Coordinates
44.73°N, 63.67°W
~25 m elevation · America/Halifax
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
947 km
588 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nova Scotia
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 471,559 | #13 |
| Sydney | 105,968 | #62 |
| Dartmouth | 101,343 | #71 |
| Lower Sackville | 51,749 | #115 |
| New Glasgow | 18,665 | #245 |
| Glace Bay | 16,915 | #267 |
Cities near Bedford
- Lower Sackville51,749 people · ~6 km away
- Dartmouth101,343 people · ~9 km away
- Halifax471,559 people · ~12 km away
- New Glasgow18,665 people · ~124 km away
- Dieppe27,304 people · ~170 km away
- Charlottetown38,809 people · ~173 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bedford?
Bedford has a population of 21,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Bedford in?
Bedford is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Is Bedford the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 947 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.