Kelowna Population 2026
Kelowna has a population of 144,576, making it the #40 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.
Population (city proper)
144,576
Rank in Canada
#40
Coordinates
49.88°N, 119.49°W
~350 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,270 km
2,031 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Kelowna
- West Kelowna28,793 people · ~7 km away
- Lake Country15,817 people · ~15 km away
- Penticton33,761 people · ~45 km away
- Vernon40,116 people · ~45 km away
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~92 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kelowna?
Kelowna has a population of 144,576 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Kelowna in?
Kelowna is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Kelowna the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,270 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.