Esquías Population 2026
Esquías has a population of 21,009, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Comayagua Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,009
Rank in Honduras
#47
Coordinates
14.74°N, 87.37°W
~669 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
76 km
47 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 |
| El Rosario | 30,042 | #31 |
Cities near Esquías
FAQ
What is the population of Esquías?
Esquías has a population of 21,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Esquías in?
Esquías is located in Comayagua Department, Honduras.
Is Esquías the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 76 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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