Rivière-du-Loup Population 2026
Rivière-du-Loup has a population of 18,586, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. It is about 150× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,586
Rank in Canada
#247
Coordinates
47.83°N, 69.54°W
~56 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
541 km
336 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quebec
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 1,762,949 | #2 |
| Québec | 531,902 | #12 |
| Laval | 438,366 | #14 |
| Gatineau | 300,045 | #19 |
| Longueuil | 229,330 | #25 |
| Saguenay | 148,886 | #35 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
Cities near Rivière-du-Loup
FAQ
What is the population of Rivière-du-Loup?
Rivière-du-Loup has a population of 18,586 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Rivière-du-Loup in?
Rivière-du-Loup is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Rivière-du-Loup the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 541 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.