Ciudad Choluteca Population 2026
Ciudad Choluteca has a population of 75,872, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Choluteca Department. Roughly 0.7% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,872
Rank in Honduras
#14
Coordinates
13.31°N, 87.18°W
~45 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
86 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Choluteca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Marcovia | 24,646 | #38 |
Cities near Ciudad Choluteca
- Marcovia24,646 people · ~14 km away
- San Lorenzo22,289 people · ~32 km away
- Sabanagrande23,943 people · ~57 km away
- Langue20,944 people · ~62 km away
- Tegucigalpa850,848 people · ~86 km away
- El Paraíso18,779 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Choluteca?
Ciudad Choluteca has a population of 75,872 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Ciudad Choluteca in?
Ciudad Choluteca is located in Choluteca Department, Honduras.
Is Ciudad Choluteca the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 86 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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