Nagykanizsa Population 2026

Nagykanizsa has a population of 47,349, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Zala County. Roughly 0.5% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,349

Rank in Hungary

#21

Coordinates

46.45°N, 16.99°E

~152 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

194 km

120 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zala County

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Zalaegerszeg	61,898	#16
Keszthely	19,652	#63

Cities near Nagykanizsa

Keszthely19,652 people · ~40 km away
Zalaegerszeg61,898 people · ~44 km away
Tapolca17,598 people · ~59 km away
Kaposvár64,280 people · ~63 km away
Ajka31,407 people · ~84 km away
Dombóvár20,748 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nagykanizsa?

Nagykanizsa has a population of 47,349 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Nagykanizsa in?

Nagykanizsa is located in Zala County, Hungary.

Is Nagykanizsa the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 194 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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