Békés Population 2026
Békés has a population of 21,198, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Bekes County. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,198
Rank in Hungary
#58
Coordinates
46.77°N, 21.13°E
~83 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
178 km
111 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bekes County
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Békéscsaba | 59,732 | #17 |
| Gyula | 32,269 | #32 |
| Orosháza | 31,373 | #36 |
| Szarvas | 18,170 | #72 |
| Gyomaendrőd | 15,194 | #88 |
Cities near Békés
- Békéscsaba59,732 people · ~10 km away
- Gyula32,269 people · ~17 km away
- Gyomaendrőd15,194 people · ~29 km away
- Orosháza31,373 people · ~42 km away
- Szarvas18,170 people · ~46 km away
- Mezőtúr19,168 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Békés?
Békés has a population of 21,198 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Békés in?
Békés is located in Bekes County, Hungary.
Is Békés the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 178 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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