Brandon Population 2026

Brandon has a population of 48,859, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Manitoba. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Brandon (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

48,859

Rank in Canada

#121

Coordinates

49.85°N, 99.95°W

~383 m elevation · America/Winnipeg

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

1,874 km

1,164 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manitoba

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Winnipeg	749,607	#6
Steinbach	15,829	#282

Cities near Brandon

Winnipeg749,607 people · ~201 km away
Yorkton16,343 people · ~234 km away
Steinbach15,829 people · ~238 km away
Regina226,404 people · ~339 km away
Kenora15,096 people · ~392 km away
Moose Jaw33,890 people · ~403 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Brandon?

Brandon has a population of 48,859 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Brandon in?

Brandon is located in Manitoba, Canada.

Is Brandon the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 1,874 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.

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