Waterdown Population 2026
Waterdown has a population of 24,400, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,400
Rank in Canada
#197
Coordinates
43.33°N, 79.88°W
~236 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
405 km
252 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Waterdown
- Burlington186,948 people · ~7 km away
- Hamilton569,353 people · ~10 km away
- Ancaster40,557 people · ~15 km away
- Stoney Creek76,382 people · ~16 km away
- Milton132,979 people · ~20 km away
- Oakville213,759 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waterdown?
Waterdown has a population of 24,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Waterdown in?
Waterdown is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Waterdown the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 405 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.