Thetford-Mines Population 2026
Thetford-Mines has a population of 25,704, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Quebec. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 109× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,704
Rank in Canada
#190
Coordinates
46.09°N, 71.31°W
~317 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
349 km
217 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 Thetford-Mines
- Saint-Georges31,173 people · ~49 km away
- Victoriaville34,426 people · ~51 km away
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures17,281 people · ~73 km away
- L'Ancienne-Lorette16,516 people · ~78 km away
- Lévis143,414 people · ~80 km away
- Québec531,902 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thetford-Mines?
Thetford-Mines has a population of 25,704 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Thetford-Mines in?
Thetford-Mines is located in Quebec, Canada.
Is Thetford-Mines the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 349 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.