Gatineau Population 2026
Gatineau has a population of 300,045, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.7% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
300,045
Rank in Canada
#19
Coordinates
45.48°N, 75.70°W
~53 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Laval | 438,366 | #14 |
| Longueuil | 229,330 | #25 |
| Saguenay | 148,886 | #35 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
| Trois-Rivières | 144,472 | #41 |
Cities near Gatineau
- Ottawa1,017,449 people · ~7 km away
- Ottawa South125,090 people · ~10 km away
- Aylmer56,542 people · ~12 km away
- Gloucester150,012 people · ~15 km away
- Orléans125,937 people · ~16 km away
- Nepean180,000 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gatineau?
Gatineau has a population of 300,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Gatineau in?
Gatineau is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Gatineau the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 7 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.