El Progreso Population 2026
El Progreso has a population of 100,810, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Yoro Department. Roughly 0.9% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,810
Rank in Honduras
#12
Coordinates
15.40°N, 87.80°W
~48 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
160 km
99 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yoro Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Olanchito | 124,286 | #10 |
| El Negrito | 50,550 | #18 |
| Victoria | 34,215 | #25 |
| Santa Rita | 21,536 | #45 |
| Yorito | 19,824 | #51 |
| Sulaco | 18,161 | #56 |
| Yoro | 15,774 | #63 |
Cities near El Progreso
- La Lima45,955 people · ~13 km away
- El Negrito50,550 people · ~14 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~23 km away
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~24 km away
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~26 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Progreso?
El Progreso has a population of 100,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is El Progreso in?
El Progreso is located in Yoro Department, Honduras.
Is El Progreso the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 160 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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