Medicine Hat Population 2026
Medicine Hat has a population of 63,138, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Alberta. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,138
Rank in Canada
#102
Coordinates
50.04°N, 110.68°W
~673 m elevation · America/Edmonton
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
2,641 km
1,640 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alberta
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 1,306,784 | #3 |
| Edmonton | 1,010,899 | #5 |
| Lethbridge | 103,197 | #68 |
| Red Deer | 100,844 | #72 |
| Airdrie | 90,044 | #78 |
| Sherwood Park | 70,618 | #96 |
| Grande Prairie | 70,385 | #97 |
| Fort McMurray | 66,573 | #99 |
Cities near Medicine Hat
- Lethbridge103,197 people · ~158 km away
- Swift Current16,604 people · ~207 km away
- Okotoks30,214 people · ~247 km away
- Chestermere32,255 people · ~248 km away
- Calgary1,306,784 people · ~266 km away
- Airdrie90,044 people · ~275 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Medicine Hat?
Medicine Hat has a population of 63,138 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Medicine Hat in?
Medicine Hat is located in Alberta, Canada.
Is Medicine Hat the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 2,641 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.