Sátoraljaújhely Population 2026
Sátoraljaújhely has a population of 18,052, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,052
Rank in Hungary
#74
Coordinates
48.39°N, 21.66°E
~108 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
219 km
136 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 |
| Mezőkövesd | 17,701 | #77 |
| Tiszaújváros | 17,295 | #80 |
Cities near Sátoraljaújhely
- Kisvárda18,190 people · ~37 km away
- Nyíregyháza117,689 people · ~49 km away
- Hajdúnánás18,032 people · ~63 km away
- Tiszaújváros17,295 people · ~67 km away
- Mátészalka18,718 people · ~69 km away
- Miskolc154,521 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sátoraljaújhely?
Sátoraljaújhely has a population of 18,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Sátoraljaújhely in?
Sátoraljaújhely is located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary.
Is Sátoraljaújhely the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 219 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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