Lake Country Population 2026
Lake Country has a population of 15,817, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. It is about 177× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,817
Rank in Canada
#283
Coordinates
50.01°N, 119.40°W
~431 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,261 km
2,025 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Lake Country
- Kelowna144,576 people · ~15 km away
- West Kelowna28,793 people · ~21 km away
- Vernon40,116 people · ~30 km away
- Penticton33,761 people · ~60 km away
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~77 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lake Country?
Lake Country has a population of 15,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Lake Country in?
Lake Country is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Lake Country the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,261 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.