Tapolca Population 2026
Tapolca has a population of 17,598, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Veszprém. Roughly 0.2% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,598
Rank in Hungary
#78
Coordinates
46.88°N, 17.44°E
~124 m elevation · Europe/Budapest
Distance to capital (Budapest)
139 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veszprém
Cities near Tapolca
FAQ
What is the population of Tapolca?
Tapolca has a population of 17,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Hungary.
What region is Tapolca in?
Tapolca is located in Veszprém, Hungary.
Is Tapolca the capital of Hungary?
No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 139 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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