Coquitlam Population 2026

Coquitlam has a population of 148,625, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.4% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

148,625

Rank in Canada

#36

Coordinates

49.28°N, 122.78°W

~39 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,515 km

2,183 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
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45
Langley	132,603	#49

Cities near Coquitlam

Burnaby249,125 people · ~13 km away
Surrey568,322 people · ~20 km away
Langley132,603 people · ~22 km away
Vancouver662,248 people · ~25 km away
Richmond209,937 people · ~29 km away
Mission41,519 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Coquitlam?

Coquitlam has a population of 148,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Coquitlam in?

Coquitlam is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Coquitlam the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,515 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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