Shawinigan Population 2026
Shawinigan has a population of 38,211, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,211
Rank in Canada
#148
Coordinates
46.57°N, 72.75°W
~123 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
262 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 Shawinigan
- Trois-Rivières144,472 people · ~29 km away
- Sainte-Catherine16,211 people · ~31 km away
- Drummondville59,489 people · ~79 km away
- Joliette34,772 people · ~80 km away
- Victoriaville34,426 people · ~83 km away
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures17,281 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shawinigan?
Shawinigan has a population of 38,211 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Shawinigan in?
Shawinigan is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Shawinigan the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 262 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.