Szarvas Population 2026
Szarvas has a population of 18,170, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Bekes County. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,170
Rank in Hungary
#72
Coordinates
46.87°N, 20.55°E
~82 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
134 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bekes County
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Békéscsaba | 59,732 | #17 |
| Gyula | 32,269 | #32 |
| Orosháza | 31,373 | #36 |
| Békés | 21,198 | #58 |
| Gyomaendrőd | 15,194 | #88 |
Cities near Szarvas
- Mezőtúr19,168 people · ~16 km away
- Gyomaendrőd15,194 people · ~23 km away
- Szentes27,898 people · ~32 km away
- Orosháza31,373 people · ~35 km away
- Csongrád18,580 people · ~35 km away
- Törökszentmiklós22,770 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Szarvas?
Szarvas has a population of 18,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Szarvas in?
Szarvas is located in Bekes County, Hungary.
Is Szarvas the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 134 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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