Pápa Population 2026

Pápa has a population of 32,990, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Veszprém. Roughly 0.3% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,990

Rank in Hungary

#28

Coordinates

47.33°N, 17.47°E

~154 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

120 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Veszprém

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Veszprém	56,927	#18
Ajka	31,407	#35
Várpalota	21,299	#57
Tapolca	17,598	#78

Cities near Pápa

Ajka31,407 people · ~26 km away
Sárvár15,343 people · ~41 km away
Győr129,301 people · ~41 km away
Veszprém56,927 people · ~43 km away
Tapolca17,598 people · ~50 km away
Várpalota21,299 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pápa?

Pápa has a population of 32,990 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Pápa in?

Pápa is located in Veszprém, Hungary.

Is Pápa the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 120 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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