Port Alberni Population 2026
Port Alberni has a population of 20,712, making it the #223 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,712
Rank in Canada
#223
Coordinates
49.24°N, 124.80°W
~22 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,660 km
2,273 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Port Alberni
- Courtenay28,420 people · ~51 km away
- Harewood8,769 people · ~63 km away
- Nanaimo90,504 people · ~63 km away
- Campbell River33,430 people · ~92 km away
- North Cowichan29,676 people · ~93 km away
- Duncan22,199 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Port Alberni?
Port Alberni has a population of 20,712 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #223 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Port Alberni in?
Port Alberni is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Port Alberni the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,660 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.