Kaposvár Population 2026

Kaposvár has a population of 64,280, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Somogy County. Roughly 0.7% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,280

Rank in Hungary

#13

Coordinates

46.37°N, 17.80°E

~144 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

157 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Somogy County

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Siófok	23,028	#52

Cities near Kaposvár

Dombóvár20,748 people · ~26 km away
Komló26,924 people · ~41 km away
Pécs145,347 people · ~46 km away
Keszthely19,652 people · ~62 km away
Nagykanizsa47,349 people · ~63 km away
Siófok23,028 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaposvár?

Kaposvár has a population of 64,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Kaposvár in?

Kaposvár is located in Somogy County, Hungary.

Is Kaposvár the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 157 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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