Sept-Îles Population 2026
Sept-Îles has a population of 28,534, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,534
Rank in Canada
#179
Coordinates
50.20°N, 66.38°W
~5 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
875 km
543 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 Sept-Îles
- Baie-Comeau21,536 people · ~168 km away
- Rimouski42,240 people · ~249 km away
- Edmundston16,580 people · ~345 km away
- Rivière-du-Loup18,586 people · ~350 km away
- Miramichi17,537 people · ~358 km away
- Saguenay148,886 people · ~393 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sept-Îles?
Sept-Îles has a population of 28,534 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Sept-Îles in?
Sept-Îles is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Sept-Îles the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 875 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.