Szentes Population 2026
Szentes has a population of 27,898, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Csongrád. Roughly 0.3% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,898
Rank in Hungary
#42
Coordinates
46.66°N, 20.26°E
~80 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Csongrád
| City | Population | Rank in Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Szeged | 160,766 | #3 |
| Hódmezővásárhely | 44,009 | #22 |
| Makó | 25,135 | #45 |
| Csongrád | 18,580 | #69 |
Cities near Szentes
- Csongrád18,580 people · ~11 km away
- Hódmezővásárhely44,009 people · ~27 km away
- Szarvas18,170 people · ~32 km away
- Kiskunfélegyháza31,720 people · ~32 km away
- Orosháza31,373 people · ~33 km away
- Szeged160,766 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Szentes?
Szentes has a population of 27,898 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Szentes in?
Szentes is located in Csongrád, Hungary.
Is Szentes the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 131 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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