Vaughan Population 2026
Vaughan has a population of 323,103, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.8% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
323,103
Rank in Canada
#18
Coordinates
43.84°N, 79.50°W
~218 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
348 km
216 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Vaughan
- Richmond Hill202,022 people · ~6 km away
- Willowdale79,440 people · ~11 km away
- Toronto2,794,356 people · ~16 km away
- Aurora55,445 people · ~18 km away
- Markham338,503 people · ~19 km away
- Bolton26,795 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vaughan?
Vaughan has a population of 323,103 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Vaughan in?
Vaughan is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Vaughan the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 348 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.