
Country: Canada Moncton became the first city in New Brunswick to surpass 100,000 residents, reaching an estimated population of 102,378 in 2025. Known as the “Hub City,” it grew around its central position in the Maritime Provinces and its longstanding role in railway and land transport. The city occupies the Petitcodiac River Valley, while its metropolitan area, home to 196,143 people, ranks among Canada’s fastest-growing census metropolitan areas.
