El Rosario Population 2026
El Rosario has a population of 30,042, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Comayagua Department. Roughly 0.3% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,042
Rank in Honduras
#31
Coordinates
14.58°N, 87.73°W
~728 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Comayagua Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Siguatepeque | 127,468 | #9 |
| Comayagua | 58,784 | #16 |
| Villa de San Antonio | 32,419 | #28 |
| Esquías | 21,009 | #47 |
Cities near El Rosario
- Siguatepeque127,468 people · ~11 km away
- Comayagua58,784 people · ~17 km away
- La Paz17,555 people · ~29 km away
- Villa de San Antonio32,419 people · ~31 km away
- Azacualpa20,210 people · ~42 km away
- Esquías21,009 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Rosario?
El Rosario has a population of 30,042 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is El Rosario in?
El Rosario is located in Comayagua Department, Honduras.
Is El Rosario the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 79 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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