Calgary Population 2026
Calgary has a population of 1,306,784, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Alberta. Roughly 3.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,306,784
Rank in Canada
#3
Coordinates
51.05°N, 114.09°W
~1,048 m elevation · America/Edmonton
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
2,877 km
1,787 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alberta
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 1,010,899 | #5 |
| Lethbridge | 103,197 | #68 |
| Red Deer | 100,844 | #72 |
| Airdrie | 90,044 | #78 |
| Sherwood Park | 70,618 | #96 |
| Grande Prairie | 70,385 | #97 |
| Fort McMurray | 66,573 | #99 |
| Medicine Hat | 63,138 | #102 |
Cities near Calgary
- Chestermere32,255 people · ~19 km away
- Airdrie90,044 people · ~28 km away
- Cochrane32,199 people · ~31 km away
- Okotoks30,214 people · ~36 km away
- Red Deer100,844 people · ~137 km away
- Sylvan Lake17,477 people · ~140 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Calgary?
Calgary has a population of 1,306,784 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Calgary in?
Calgary is located in Alberta, Canada.
Is Calgary the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 2,877 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.