El Paraíso Population 2026
El Paraíso has a population of 18,779, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in El Paraíso Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,779
Rank in Honduras
#54
Coordinates
13.87°N, 86.55°W
~804 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Paraíso Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Danlí | 233,789 | #3 |
| Teupasenti | 43,477 | #22 |
| Morocelí | 17,153 | #59 |
Cities near El Paraíso
- Danlí233,789 people · ~19 km away
- Teupasenti43,477 people · ~42 km away
- Morocelí17,153 people · ~44 km away
- San Juan de Flores16,070 people · ~69 km away
- Tegucigalpa850,848 people · ~75 km away
- Sabanagrande23,943 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Paraíso?
El Paraíso has a population of 18,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is El Paraíso in?
El Paraíso is located in El Paraíso Department, Honduras.
Is El Paraíso the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 75 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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