West Kelowna Population 2026
West Kelowna has a population of 28,793, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,793
Rank in Canada
#178
Coordinates
49.86°N, 119.58°W
~484 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,277 km
2,035 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near West Kelowna
- Kelowna144,576 people · ~7 km away
- Lake Country15,817 people · ~21 km away
- Penticton33,761 people · ~42 km away
- Vernon40,116 people · ~50 km away
- Salmon Arm19,432 people · ~96 km away
- Kamloops104,460 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of West Kelowna?
West Kelowna has a population of 28,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Canada.
What region is West Kelowna in?
West Kelowna is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is West Kelowna the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,277 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.