Choloma Population 2026
Choloma has a population of 139,100, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 1.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 6.1× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,100
Rank in Honduras
#8
Coordinates
15.61°N, 87.95°W
~41 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
188 km
117 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cortés Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula | 801,259 | #2 |
| Puerto Cortez | 142,311 | #6 |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 97,848 | #13 |
| Omoa | 58,172 | #17 |
| La Lima | 45,955 | #21 |
| Villanueva | 31,571 | #29 |
| Potrerillos | 26,954 | #34 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near Choloma
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~14 km away
- Omoa58,172 people · ~20 km away
- La Lima45,955 people · ~21 km away
- Puerto Cortez142,311 people · ~24 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~29 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Choloma?
Choloma has a population of 139,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Choloma in?
Choloma is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is Choloma the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 188 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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