El Negrito Population 2026
El Negrito has a population of 50,550, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Yoro Department. Roughly 0.5% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,550
Rank in Honduras
#18
Coordinates
15.32°N, 87.70°W
~231 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
147 km
91 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yoro Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Olanchito | 124,286 | #10 |
| El Progreso | 100,810 | #12 |
| Victoria | 34,215 | #25 |
| Santa Rita | 21,536 | #45 |
| Yorito | 19,824 | #51 |
| Sulaco | 18,161 | #56 |
| Yoro | 15,774 | #63 |
Cities near El Negrito
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~14 km away
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~24 km away
- La Lima45,955 people · ~27 km away
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~30 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~32 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Negrito?
El Negrito has a population of 50,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is El Negrito in?
El Negrito is located in Yoro Department, Honduras.
Is El Negrito the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 147 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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