Winnipeg Population 2026

Winnipeg has a population of 749,607, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Manitoba. Roughly 1.9% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 3.7× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

749,607

Rank in Canada

Coordinates

49.88°N, 97.15°W

~245 m elevation · America/Winnipeg

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

1,675 km

1,040 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Manitoba

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Brandon	48,859	#121
Steinbach	15,829	#282

Cities near Winnipeg

Steinbach15,829 people · ~52 km away
Kenora15,096 people · ~191 km away
Brandon48,859 people · ~201 km away
Yorkton16,343 people · ~404 km away
Regina226,404 people · ~536 km away
Thunder Bay108,843 people · ~598 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Winnipeg?

Winnipeg has a population of 749,607 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Winnipeg in?

Winnipeg is located in Manitoba, Canada.

Is Winnipeg the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 1,675 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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