Fort St. John Population 2026
Fort St. John has a population of 21,465, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,465
Rank in Canada
#217
Coordinates
56.25°N, 120.85°W
~696 m elevation · America/Dawson_Creek
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,321 km
2,062 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Fort St. John
- Grande Prairie70,385 people · ~176 km away
- Prince George78,943 people · ~286 km away
- Terrace19,443 people · ~526 km away
- Stony Plain17,993 people · ~532 km away
- Spruce Grove38,985 people · ~536 km away
- St. Albert57,719 people · ~545 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fort St. John?
Fort St. John has a population of 21,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Fort St. John in?
Fort St. John is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Fort St. John the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,321 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.