Belén Gualcho Population 2026
Belén Gualcho has a population of 15,983, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Ocotepeque Department. Roughly 0.1% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,983
Rank in Honduras
#62
Coordinates
14.48°N, 88.80°W
~1,783 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
177 km
110 miles, straight line
Cities near Belén Gualcho
- Corquín19,145 people · ~12 km away
- San Pedro de Copán63,829 people · ~16 km away
- Cucuyagua16,707 people · ~20 km away
- Santa Rosa de Copán27,753 people · ~32 km away
- La Iguala26,805 people · ~39 km away
- Lepaera37,876 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belén Gualcho?
Belén Gualcho has a population of 15,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Belén Gualcho in?
Belén Gualcho is located in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras.
Is Belén Gualcho the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 177 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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