Karcag Population 2026
Karcag has a population of 22,370, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,370
Rank in Hungary
#54
Coordinates
47.32°N, 20.93°E
~85 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
144 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Szolnok | 71,285 | #11 |
| Jászberény | 27,439 | #43 |
| Törökszentmiklós | 22,770 | #53 |
| Mezőtúr | 19,168 | #65 |
Cities near Karcag
- Püspökladány15,990 people · ~14 km away
- Hajdúszoboszló23,781 people · ~38 km away
- Törökszentmiklós22,770 people · ~42 km away
- Mezőtúr19,168 people · ~42 km away
- Gyomaendrőd15,194 people · ~43 km away
- Balmazújváros18,012 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karcag?
Karcag has a population of 22,370 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Karcag in?
Karcag is located in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Hungary.
Is Karcag the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 144 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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