Penticton Population 2026
Penticton has a population of 33,761, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,761
Rank in Canada
#160
Coordinates
49.48°N, 119.59°W
~357 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,284 km
2,039 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Penticton
- West Kelowna28,793 people · ~42 km away
- Kelowna144,576 people · ~45 km away
- Lake Country15,817 people · ~60 km away
- Vernon40,116 people · ~90 km away
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~137 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~142 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Penticton?
Penticton has a population of 33,761 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Penticton in?
Penticton is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Penticton the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,284 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.