Hatvan Population 2026
Hatvan has a population of 20,228, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Heves County. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,228
Rank in Hungary
#62
Coordinates
47.67°N, 19.68°E
~117 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
52 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Heves County
Cities near Hatvan
- Gyöngyös32,938 people · ~22 km away
- Jászberény27,439 people · ~25 km away
- Gödöllő32,374 people · ~26 km away
- Dunakeszi30,246 people · ~41 km away
- Vác35,108 people · ~43 km away
- Szentendre23,606 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hatvan?
Hatvan has a population of 20,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Hatvan in?
Hatvan is located in Heves County, Hungary.
Is Hatvan the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 52 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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