Salmon Arm Population 2026
Salmon Arm has a population of 19,432, making it the #236 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. It is about 144× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,432
Rank in Canada
#236
Coordinates
50.70°N, 119.27°W
~427 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,243 km
2,014 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Salmon Arm
- Vernon40,116 people · ~48 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~74 km away
- Lake Country15,817 people · ~77 km away
- Kelowna144,576 people · ~92 km away
- West Kelowna28,793 people · ~96 km away
- Penticton33,761 people · ~137 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salmon Arm?
Salmon Arm has a population of 19,432 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #236 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Salmon Arm in?
Salmon Arm is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Salmon Arm the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,243 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.