Gyöngyös Population 2026
Gyöngyös has a population of 32,938, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Heves County. Roughly 0.3% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,938
Rank in Hungary
#29
Coordinates
47.78°N, 19.93°E
~168 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
74 km
46 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Heves County
Cities near Gyöngyös
- Hatvan20,228 people · ~22 km away
- Jászberény27,439 people · ~31 km away
- Eger53,876 people · ~36 km away
- Salgótarján34,627 people · ~36 km away
- Gödöllő32,374 people · ~48 km away
- Mezőkövesd17,701 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gyöngyös?
Gyöngyös has a population of 32,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Gyöngyös in?
Gyöngyös is located in Heves County, Hungary.
Is Gyöngyös the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 74 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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