La Paz Population 2026
La Paz has a population of 17,555, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in La Paz Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,555
Rank in Honduras
#58
Coordinates
14.32°N, 87.68°W
~680 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Cities near La Paz
- Villa de San Antonio32,419 people · ~7 km away
- Comayagua58,784 people · ~15 km away
- El Rosario30,042 people · ~29 km away
- Siguatepeque127,468 people · ~35 km away
- Tegucigalpa850,848 people · ~57 km away
- Esquías21,009 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Paz?
La Paz has a population of 17,555 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is La Paz in?
La Paz is located in La Paz Department, Honduras.
Is La Paz the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 57 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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