La Lima Population 2026
La Lima has a population of 45,955, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.4% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,955
Rank in Honduras
#21
Coordinates
15.43°N, 87.92°W
~33 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cortés Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula | 801,259 | #2 |
| Puerto Cortez | 142,311 | #6 |
| Choloma | 139,100 | #8 |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 97,848 | #13 |
| Omoa | 58,172 | #17 |
| Villanueva | 31,571 | #29 |
| Potrerillos | 26,954 | #34 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near La Lima
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~13 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~14 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~16 km away
- Choloma139,100 people · ~21 km away
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~23 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Lima?
La Lima has a population of 45,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is La Lima in?
La Lima is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is La Lima the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 169 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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