Mezőkövesd Population 2026
Mezőkövesd has a population of 17,701, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,701
Rank in Hungary
#77
Coordinates
47.82°N, 20.58°E
~117 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Miskolc | 154,521 | #4 |
| Kazincbarcika | 32,396 | #30 |
| Ózd | 30,056 | #39 |
| Sátoraljaújhely | 18,052 | #74 |
| Tiszaújváros | 17,295 | #80 |
Cities near Mezőkövesd
- Eger53,876 people · ~18 km away
- Miskolc154,521 people · ~35 km away
- Tiszaújváros17,295 people · ~39 km away
- Kazincbarcika32,396 people · ~48 km away
- Gyöngyös32,938 people · ~49 km away
- Ózd30,056 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mezőkövesd?
Mezőkövesd has a population of 17,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Mezőkövesd in?
Mezőkövesd is located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary.
Is Mezőkövesd the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 121 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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