La Ceiba Population 2026

La Ceiba has a population of 222,055, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Atlántida Department. Roughly 2.0% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.

TegucigalpaLa Ceiba
Location of La Ceiba (capital Tegucigalpa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
222,055
Rank in Honduras
#4
Coordinates
15.76°N, 86.78°W
~14 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
192 km
119 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Atlántida Department

CityPopulationRank in Honduras
La Ceiba215,973#5
Tela29,325#32
Arizona25,320#36

Cities near La Ceiba

  • La Ceiba215,973 people · ~6 km away
  • Olanchito124,286 people · ~38 km away
  • Sonaguera48,087 people · ~50 km away
  • Arizona25,320 people · ~59 km away
  • Sabá33,879 people · ~66 km away
  • Tela29,325 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of La Ceiba?
La Ceiba has a population of 222,055 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is La Ceiba in?
La Ceiba is located in Atlántida Department, Honduras.
Is La Ceiba the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 192 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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