Kamloops Population 2026
Kamloops has a population of 104,460, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,460
Rank in Canada
#67
Coordinates
50.67°N, 120.32°W
~414 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,316 km
2,059 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Kamloops
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~74 km away
- Vernon40,116 people · ~86 km away
- Lake Country15,817 people · ~98 km away
- West Kelowna28,793 people · ~104 km away
- Kelowna144,576 people · ~105 km away
- Penticton33,761 people · ~142 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kamloops?
Kamloops has a population of 104,460 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Kamloops in?
Kamloops is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Kamloops the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,316 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.