Várpalota Population 2026
Várpalota has a population of 21,299, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Veszprém. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,299
Rank in Hungary
#57
Coordinates
47.20°N, 18.14°E
~158 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Várpalota?
Várpalota has a population of 21,299 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Várpalota in?
Várpalota is located in Veszprém, Hungary.
Is Várpalota the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 76 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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