Danlí Population 2026
Danlí has a population of 233,789, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in El Paraíso Department. Roughly 2.1% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 3.6× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
233,789
Rank in Honduras
#3
Coordinates
14.03°N, 86.58°W
~763 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
67 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Paraíso Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Teupasenti | 43,477 | #22 |
| El Paraíso | 18,779 | #54 |
| Morocelí | 17,153 | #59 |
Cities near Danlí
- El Paraíso18,779 people · ~19 km away
- Teupasenti43,477 people · ~24 km away
- Morocelí17,153 people · ~32 km away
- San Juan de Flores16,070 people · ~55 km away
- Tegucigalpa850,848 people · ~67 km away
- Sabanagrande23,943 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Danlí?
Danlí has a population of 233,789 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Danlí in?
Danlí is located in El Paraíso Department, Honduras.
Is Danlí the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 67 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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