Cegléd Population 2026
Cegléd has a population of 39,287, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Pest County. Roughly 0.4% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,287
Rank in Hungary
#23
Coordinates
47.17°N, 19.80°E
~106 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
68 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pest County
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Érd | 62,408 | #14 |
| Vác | 35,108 | #25 |
| Gödöllő | 32,374 | #31 |
| Dunakeszi | 30,246 | #38 |
| Budaörs | 25,089 | #46 |
| Szigetszentmiklós | 24,874 | #47 |
| Szentendre | 23,606 | #49 |
| Nagykőrös | 23,517 | #50 |
Cities near Cegléd
- Nagykőrös23,517 people · ~15 km away
- Szolnok71,285 people · ~30 km away
- Kecskemét109,847 people · ~31 km away
- Jászberény27,439 people · ~37 km away
- Törökszentmiklós22,770 people · ~47 km away
- Gyál21,937 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cegléd?
Cegléd has a population of 39,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Cegléd in?
Cegléd is located in Pest County, Hungary.
Is Cegléd the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 68 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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