Esztergom Population 2026

Esztergom has a population of 28,785, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Komárom-Esztergom. Roughly 0.3% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Esztergom (capital Budapest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,785

Rank in Hungary

#41

Coordinates

47.79°N, 18.74°E

~110 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

40 km

25 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Komárom-Esztergom

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Tatabánya	65,849	#12
Tata	23,217	#51
Oroszlány	20,271	#61
Komárom	18,805	#66

Cities near Esztergom

Szentendre23,606 people · ~29 km away
Vác35,108 people · ~30 km away
Dunakeszi30,246 people · ~34 km away
Tatabánya65,849 people · ~35 km away
Tata23,217 people · ~35 km away
Budapest1,741,041 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Esztergom?

Esztergom has a population of 28,785 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Esztergom in?

Esztergom is located in Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary.

Is Esztergom the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 40 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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