Macuelizo Population 2026
Macuelizo has a population of 34,401, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Santa Bárbara Department. Roughly 0.3% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,401
Rank in Honduras
#24
Coordinates
15.31°N, 88.54°W
~266 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
198 km
123 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Bárbara Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Quimistán | 47,993 | #20 |
| San Luis | 24,606 | #39 |
| Azacualpa | 20,210 | #50 |
| San José de Colinas | 18,791 | #53 |
| Atima | 17,648 | #57 |
| Santa Bárbara | 15,119 | #65 |
Cities near Macuelizo
- Quimistán47,993 people · ~15 km away
- San Luis24,606 people · ~23 km away
- San José de Colinas18,791 people · ~40 km away
- Atima17,648 people · ~43 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~43 km away
- Santa Bárbara15,119 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macuelizo?
Macuelizo has a population of 34,401 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Macuelizo in?
Macuelizo is located in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras.
Is Macuelizo the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 198 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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