Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Population 2026
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has a population of 98,036, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,036
Rank in Canada
#74
Coordinates
45.31°N, 73.26°W
~32 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
191 km
119 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 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Brossard69,575 people · ~22 km away
- Longueuil229,330 people · ~28 km away
- Montréal1,762,949 people · ~34 km away
- Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve142,753 people · ~37 km away
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie146,501 people · ~37 km away
- Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension144,814 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has a population of 98,036 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in?
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 191 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.