Vaughan is a city located in the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Canada. Situated just north of Toronto, it serves as one of the major urban centers within the Greater Toronto Area.
The city experienced significant demographic expansion during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, becoming the fastest-growing municipality in Canada between 1996 and 2006. During this decade, its population increased by 80.2%, nearly doubling since 1991.
As of 2021, Vaughan had a population of 323,103 residents. It currently ranks as the 5th-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area and the 17th-largest city in Canada.