Orléans Population 2026
Orléans has a population of 125,937, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,937
Rank in Canada
#53
Coordinates
45.46°N, 75.50°W
~89 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Orléans
- Gatineau300,045 people · ~16 km away
- Gloucester150,012 people · ~16 km away
- Buckingham16,685 people · ~16 km away
- Ottawa1,017,449 people · ~16 km away
- Ottawa South125,090 people · ~16 km away
- Clarence-Rockland20,790 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orléans?
Orléans has a population of 125,937 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Orléans in?
Orléans is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Orléans the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 16 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.