La Iguala Population 2026
La Iguala has a population of 26,805, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Lempira Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,805
Rank in Honduras
#35
Coordinates
14.62°N, 88.47°W
~926 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
148 km
92 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lempira Department
Cities near La Iguala
- Lepaera37,876 people · ~22 km away
- Atima17,648 people · ~35 km away
- Santa Rosa de Copán27,753 people · ~38 km away
- Belén Gualcho15,983 people · ~39 km away
- Azacualpa20,210 people · ~42 km away
- Santa Bárbara15,119 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Iguala?
La Iguala has a population of 26,805 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is La Iguala in?
La Iguala is located in Lempira Department, Honduras.
Is La Iguala the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 148 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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