Hungary: List of the Largest Cities by Population

Vibrant cultural festivals in Hungary, featuring traditional folk dancers in colorful costumes swirling and twirling under a warm, golden sunlight. In the foreground, a lively crowd gathers around a central stage, their faces filled with joy and excitement. In the middle ground, stalls selling handcrafted goods and local delicacies line the streets, creating a bustling, festive atmosphere. In the background, historic buildings and landmarks provide a picturesque backdrop, showcasing the rich heritage and architecture of Hungary.
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1. Budapest – 1,700,000
The capital and largest city, cultural, political, and economic hub.


2. Debrecen – 200,000
Second-largest city, known for its university and Reformed Church.


3. Szeged – 160,000
Southern city famous for paprika and the Open Air Festival.


4. Miskolc – 150,000
Industrial city near the Bükk Mountains.


5. Pécs – 145,000
Historic city with Roman ruins and Turkish baths.


6. Győr – 130,000
Economic center near Austria and Slovakia.


7. Nyíregyháza – 115,000
Eastern city with zoo and regional administration.


8. Kecskemét – 110,000
Known for art nouveau architecture and fruit brandy.


9. Székesfehérvár – 95,000
Royal city with medieval heritage.


10. Szombathely – 80,000
Westernmost major city, known as the birthplace of Saint Martin.


11. Érd – 70,000
Rapidly growing suburb of Budapest.


12. Szolnok – 70,000
Tisza River city with military history.


13. Tatabánya – 65,000
Mining town turned industrial hub.

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14. Kaposvár – 60,000
Southern Transdanubian city with a strong cultural scene.


15. Békéscsaba – 60,000
Eastern city famous for sausage and festivals.


16. Veszprém – 55,000
Historic city near Lake Balaton.


17. Zalaegerszeg – 55,000
Western city with automotive and oil industries.


18. Sopron – 53,000
Border city with Austrian flair and wine traditions.


19. Eger – 50,000
Baroque city known for wine and a historic castle.


20. Nagykanizsa – 48,000
Logistics and industrial city in southwest Hungary.


21. Dunaújváros – 47,000
Planned socialist city with steel industry.


22. Hódmezővásárhely – 44,000
Agricultural town with traditional crafts.


23. Salgótarján – 37,000
Northern city with mining heritage.


24. Cegléd – 36,000
Town known as the ‘Gate of the Great Plain’.


25. Baja – 35,000
Danube town famous for its fish soup festival.

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