Makó Population 2026
Makó has a population of 25,135, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Csongrád. Roughly 0.3% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,135
Rank in Hungary
#45
Coordinates
46.22°N, 20.48°E
~81 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
180 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Csongrád
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Szeged | 160,766 | #3 |
| Hódmezővásárhely | 44,009 | #22 |
| Szentes | 27,898 | #42 |
| Csongrád | 18,580 | #69 |
Cities near Makó
- Hódmezővásárhely44,009 people · ~25 km away
- Szeged160,766 people · ~26 km away
- Orosháza31,373 people · ~41 km away
- Szentes27,898 people · ~52 km away
- Csongrád18,580 people · ~61 km away
- Békéscsaba59,732 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makó?
Makó has a population of 25,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Makó in?
Makó is located in Csongrád, Hungary.
Is Makó the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 180 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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