Richmond Population 2026

Richmond has a population of 209,937, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.5% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Richmond (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

209,937

Rank in Canada

#28

Coordinates

49.17°N, 123.14°W

~9 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,543 km

2,200 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Victoria	289,625	#20
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45
Langley	132,603	#49

Cities near Richmond

Vancouver662,248 people · ~9 km away
Burnaby249,125 people · ~17 km away
Surrey568,322 people · ~24 km away
Coquitlam148,625 people · ~29 km away
Langley132,603 people · ~36 km away
North Cowichan29,676 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Richmond?

Richmond has a population of 209,937 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Richmond in?

Richmond is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Richmond the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,543 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.

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