Salgótarján Population 2026
Salgótarján has a population of 34,627, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Nógrád. Roughly 0.4% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,627
Rank in Hungary
#26
Coordinates
48.10°N, 19.80°E
~242 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Salgótarján?
Salgótarján has a population of 34,627 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Salgótarján in?
Salgótarján is located in Nógrád, Hungary.
Is Salgótarján the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 88 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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