Szekszárd Population 2026

Szekszárd has a population of 34,174, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Tolna County. Roughly 0.4% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

BudapestSzekszárd
Location of Szekszárd (capital Budapest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
34,174
Rank in Hungary
#27
Coordinates
46.35°N, 18.71°E
~87 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
130 km
81 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tolna County

CityPopulationRank in Hungary
Dombóvár20,748#59
Paks20,638#60

Cities near Szekszárd

  • Baja37,714 people · ~26 km away
  • Kalocsa18,242 people · ~28 km away
  • Paks20,638 people · ~32 km away
  • Komló26,924 people · ~38 km away
  • Mohács18,711 people · ~40 km away
  • Dombóvár20,748 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Szekszárd?
Szekszárd has a population of 34,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Szekszárd in?
Szekszárd is located in Tolna County, Hungary.
Is Szekszárd the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 130 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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