Willowdale Population 2026

Willowdale has a population of 79,440, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Willowdale (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

79,440

Rank in Canada

#87

Coordinates

43.77°N, 79.40°W

~176 m elevation · America/Toronto

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

345 km

214 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ontario

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Toronto	2,794,356	#1
Ottawa	1,017,449	#4
Mississauga	717,961	#7
Brampton	656,480	#9
Hamilton	569,353	#10
London	422,324	#15
Etobicoke	365,000	#16
Markham	338,503	#17

Cities near Willowdale

Toronto2,794,356 people · ~7 km away
Vaughan323,103 people · ~11 km away
Richmond Hill202,022 people · ~12 km away
Markham338,503 people · ~15 km away
Etobicoke365,000 people · ~19 km away
Pickering91,771 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Willowdale?

Willowdale has a population of 79,440 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Willowdale in?

Willowdale is located in Ontario, Canada.

Is Willowdale the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 345 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.

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