New Glasgow Population 2026
New Glasgow has a population of 18,665, making it the #245 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Nova Scotia. It is about 150× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,665
Rank in Canada
#245
Coordinates
45.58°N, 62.65°W
~11 m elevation · America/Halifax
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
1,016 km
631 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nova Scotia
Cities near New Glasgow
- Charlottetown38,809 people · ~81 km away
- Lower Sackville51,749 people · ~121 km away
- Bedford21,474 people · ~124 km away
- Dartmouth101,343 people · ~125 km away
- Halifax471,559 people · ~127 km away
- Dieppe27,304 people · ~167 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New Glasgow?
New Glasgow has a population of 18,665 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #245 biggest city in Canada.
What region is New Glasgow in?
New Glasgow is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Is New Glasgow the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 1,016 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.