Szombathely Population 2026

Szombathely has a population of 78,025, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Vas County. Roughly 0.8% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Szombathely (capital Budapest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

78,025

Rank in Hungary

#10

Coordinates

47.23°N, 16.62°E

~230 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

185 km

115 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vas County

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Sárvár	15,343	#87

Cities near Szombathely

Sárvár15,343 people · ~24 km away
Zalaegerszeg61,898 people · ~47 km away
Sopron62,246 people · ~51 km away
Pápa32,990 people · ~65 km away
Keszthely19,652 people · ~70 km away
Ajka31,407 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Szombathely?

Szombathely has a population of 78,025 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Szombathely in?

Szombathely is located in Vas County, Hungary.

Is Szombathely the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 185 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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