Sainte-Catherine Population 2026
Sainte-Catherine has a population of 16,211, making it the #277 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. It is about 172× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,211
Rank in Canada
#277
Coordinates
46.32°N, 72.57°W
~10 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
263 km
163 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 Sainte-Catherine
- Trois-Rivières144,472 people · ~3 km away
- Shawinigan38,211 people · ~31 km away
- Drummondville59,489 people · ~49 km away
- Victoriaville34,426 people · ~55 km away
- Joliette34,772 people · ~74 km away
- Saint-Hyacinthe50,326 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sainte-Catherine?
Sainte-Catherine has a population of 16,211 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #277 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Sainte-Catherine in?
Sainte-Catherine is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Sainte-Catherine the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 263 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.