Saguenay Population 2026
Saguenay has a population of 148,886, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.4% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,886
Rank in Canada
#35
Coordinates
48.42°N, 71.07°W
~84 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
485 km
301 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 |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 146,501 | #38 |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 144,814 | #39 |
| Trois-Rivières | 144,472 | #41 |
Cities near Saguenay
- Alma29,526 people · ~45 km away
- Rivière-du-Loup18,586 people · ~131 km away
- Québec531,902 people · ~179 km away
- Lévis143,414 people · ~180 km away
- L'Ancienne-Lorette16,516 people · ~182 km away
- Rimouski42,240 people · ~188 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saguenay?
Saguenay has a population of 148,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Saguenay in?
Saguenay is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Saguenay the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 485 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.