Peterborough Population 2026
Peterborough has a population of 85,807, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,807
Rank in Canada
#84
Coordinates
44.30°N, 78.32°W
~188 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Peterborough
- Lindsay20,354 people · ~34 km away
- Cobourg18,099 people · ~40 km away
- Bowmanville39,371 people · ~52 km away
- Oshawa175,383 people · ~62 km away
- Whitby138,501 people · ~68 km away
- Belleville50,716 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Peterborough?
Peterborough has a population of 85,807 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Peterborough in?
Peterborough is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Peterborough the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 241 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.