Chilliwack Population 2026

Chilliwack has a population of 101,491, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

101,491

Rank in Canada

#70

Coordinates

49.17°N, 121.95°W

~11 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,459 km

2,148 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Victoria	289,625	#20
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Richmond	209,937	#28
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45

Cities near Chilliwack

Abbotsford141,397 people · ~25 km away
Mission41,519 people · ~26 km away
Langley132,603 people · ~52 km away
Coquitlam148,625 people · ~62 km away
Surrey568,322 people · ~64 km away
Burnaby249,125 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chilliwack?

Chilliwack has a population of 101,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Chilliwack in?

Chilliwack is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Chilliwack the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,459 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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