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Ottawa, Ontario

Canada

National capital45.4112° N, 75.6981° W

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located in the province of Ontario. With a population of 1,017,449, it is a significant urban center in the country.

Population1,017,449
ProvinceOntario
Coordinates45.4112° N, 75.6981° W
CountryCanada
Rank in Canada#4 of 21,561

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Nearest Airports

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Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport

YRORegional

6.9 km away

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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

YOWInternational

10.1 km away

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Ottawa / Gatineau Airport

YNDRegional

16.2 km away

About Ottawa

Ottawa is situated at coordinates 45.41117° N latitude and -75.69812° W longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 71 meters and operates under the America/Toronto timezone. Nearby cities include Gatineau, Nepean, and Gloucester.

Ottawa ranks as the 4th largest city in Canada out of 3,628 cities. Its population is notable when compared to other major cities such as Toronto and Montréal.

Cities in Ontario

Located in Ontario, Ottawa is the 2nd largest city in the province, which has a total of 586 cities. The province includes other significant cities like Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton. The city is equipped with 12 hospitals, 256 schools, 7 universities, and numerous amenities including parks, banks, and restaurants.

Toronto2,794,356Mississauga717,961Brampton656,480Hamilton569,353London422,324Etobicoke365,000Markham338,503Vaughan323,103Kitchener256,885Windsor229,660

Nearby Cities

Around Ottawa, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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CentretownNeighborhood · 25,687 inhab.
0.5 km
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ChinatownNeighborhood
0.7 km
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GlebeNeighborhood
0.9 km
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The GlebeNeighborhood · 13,055 inhab.
1 km
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The Glebe AnnexNeighborhood
1.1 km
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DalhousieNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Lebreton FlatsNeighborhood · 620 inhab.
1.4 km
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Centretown WestNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Little ItalyNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Ottawa EastCity
1.7 km
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ByWard MarketVillage · 3,063 inhab.
1.8 km
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Civic HospitalNeighborhood
2.1 km
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HullNeighborhood · 63,702 inhab.
2.1 km
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Sandy HillCity
2.2 km
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LowertownCity · 12,824 inhab.
2.3 km
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Ottawa SouthCity · 125,090 inhab.
2.3 km
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Rideau GardensCity
2.3 km
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HintonburgCity · 7,844 inhab.
2.5 km
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MechanicsvilleCity
2.7 km
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FaircrestCity
3.1 km

Universities in Ottawa

Ottawa is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Dominican University College1900——
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Explore Canada

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Canada, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for further information.

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Largest cities in Canada

#1 Toronto2,794,356#2 Montréal1,762,949#3 Calgary1,306,784#4 Ottawa1,017,449#5 Edmonton1,010,899
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ottawa?

The population of Ottawa is 1,017,449.

In which province/state is Ottawa located?

Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario.

What are the coordinates of Ottawa?

The coordinates of Ottawa are 45.41117° N latitude and -75.69812° W longitude.

What is the elevation of Ottawa?

The elevation of Ottawa is 71 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?

The nearest airport to Ottawa is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (IATA: YOW).

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