Charlottetown Population 2026
Charlottetown has a population of 38,809, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Prince Edward Island. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,809
Rank in Canada
#147
Coordinates
46.23°N, 63.13°W
~14 m elevation · America/Halifax
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
977 km
607 miles, straight line
Cities near Charlottetown
- New Glasgow18,665 people · ~81 km away
- Dieppe27,304 people · ~122 km away
- Moncton86,106 people · ~130 km away
- Riverview20,584 people · ~132 km away
- Lutes Mountain16,311 people · ~137 km away
- Lower Sackville51,749 people · ~168 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Charlottetown?
Charlottetown has a population of 38,809 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Charlottetown in?
Charlottetown is located in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Is Charlottetown the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 977 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.