Largest Cities in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg

Top 18 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg

1 Nyíregyháza 117,689

2 Mátészalka 18,718

3 Kisvárda 18,190

4 Tiszavasvári 13,631

5 Újfehértó 13,542

6 Nyírbátor 13,434

7 Nagykálló 10,796

8 Vásárosnamény 9,310

9 Fehérgyarmat 9,031

10 Nyírtelek 7,138

11 Nagyecsed 6,919

12 Ibrány 6,880

13 Balkány 6,798

14 Tiszalök 6,122

15 Nagyhalász 5,924

16 Csenger 5,225

17 Rakamaz 5,197

18 Kemecse 5,029

The largest cities in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nyíregyháza leads with a population of 117,689, followed by Mátészalka and Kisvárda. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 18 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Nyíregyháza's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 18 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 181,770.

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