Mátészalka Population 2026
Mátészalka has a population of 18,718, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,718
Rank in Hungary
#67
Coordinates
47.96°N, 22.32°E
~124 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
251 km
156 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Nyíregyháza | 117,689 | #7 |
| Kisvárda | 18,190 | #71 |
Cities near Mátészalka
- Kisvárda18,190 people · ~34 km away
- Nyíregyháza117,689 people · ~45 km away
- Hajdúnánás18,032 people · ~67 km away
- Hajdúböszörmény31,957 people · ~68 km away
- Sátoraljaújhely18,052 people · ~69 km away
- Debrecen202,402 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mátészalka?
Mátészalka has a population of 18,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Mátészalka in?
Mátészalka is located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary.
Is Mátészalka the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 251 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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