Lepaera Population 2026
Lepaera has a population of 37,876, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Lempira Department. Roughly 0.3% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,876
Rank in Honduras
#23
Coordinates
14.78°N, 88.59°W
~959 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
168 km
104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lempira Department
Cities near Lepaera
- Santa Rosa de Copán27,753 people · ~20 km away
- Atima17,648 people · ~20 km away
- La Iguala26,805 people · ~22 km away
- Cucuyagua16,707 people · ~34 km away
- San Pedro de Copán63,829 people · ~35 km away
- Corquín19,145 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lepaera?
Lepaera has a population of 37,876 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Lepaera in?
Lepaera is located in Lempira Department, Honduras.
Is Lepaera the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 168 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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