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Tegucigalpa overview
Tegucigalpa (orange) and the other large cities of Honduras
Tegucigalpa lies in Francisco Morazán Department in Honduras at 14.08°N, 87.21°W, about 944 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Tegucigalpa (UTC-6); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Honduras: the next largest cities are San Pedro Sula (801,259), Danlí (233,789), La Ceiba (222,055). Together, the three largest cities hold 16.8% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Villa de San Antonio, about 52 km away, followed by Teupasenti (57 km).
Honduras as a whole has a live population of 11,237,719 (+1.6% a year) and ranks #87 of 238 countries — see the Honduras population page for the full statistics and the Honduras atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Tegucigalpa
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Villa de San Antonio Comayagua Department | 52 km | 32,419 |
| Teupasenti El Paraíso Department | 57 km | 43,477 |
| Comayagua Comayagua Department | 62 km | 58,784 |
| Danlí El Paraíso Department | 67 km | 233,789 |
| Ciudad Choluteca Choluteca Department | 86 km | 75,872 |
| Siguatepeque Comayagua Department | 88 km | 127,468 |
| Victoria Yoro Department | 97 km | 34,215 |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa Cortés Department | 124 km | 97,848 |
Largest cities in Honduras
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TegucigalpaCapital | Francisco Morazán Department | 850,848 |
| 2 | San Pedro Sula | Cortés Department | 801,259 |
| 3 | Danlí | El Paraíso Department | 233,789 |
| 4 | La Ceiba | Atlántida Department | 222,055 |
| 5 | La Ceiba | Atlántida Department | 215,973 |
| 6 | Puerto Cortez | Cortés Department | 142,311 |
| 7 | Catacamas | Olancho Department | 140,548 |
| 8 | Choloma | Cortés Department | 139,100 |
| 9 | Siguatepeque | Comayagua Department | 127,468 |
| 10 | Olanchito | Yoro Department | 124,286 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tegucigalpa?
Tegucigalpa has about 850,848 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Tegucigalpa the capital of Honduras?
Yes — Tegucigalpa is the national capital of Honduras.
How big is Tegucigalpa compared with the rest of Honduras?
Its 850,848 residents are 7.6% of the 11,237,719 people living in Honduras today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Tegucigalpa?
In Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras, at latitude 14.08 and longitude -87.21, 944 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Villa de San Antonio (52 km), Teupasenti (57 km), Comayagua (62 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Tegucigalpa Population 2026 — Honduras. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/honduras/tegucigalpa/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/honduras/tegucigalpa/">Tegucigalpa Population 2026 — Honduras</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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