Corona Population 2026
Corona has a population of 164,226, making it the #163 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 54× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
164,226
Rank in United States
#163
Coordinates
33.88°N, 117.57°W
~207 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,641 km
2,261 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 | #2 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 | #8 |
| San Jose | 997,368 | #12 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
Cities near Corona
- Riverside317,261 people · ~18 km away
- Ontario171,214 people · ~22 km away
- Rancho Cucamonga175,236 people · ~26 km away
- Fontana212,704 people · ~27 km away
- Santa Ana310,227 people · ~31 km away
- Moreno Valley204,198 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Corona?
Corona has a population of 164,226 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #163 biggest city in United States.
What state is Corona in?
Corona is located in California, United States.
Is Corona the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,641 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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