Morocelí Population 2026
Morocelí has a population of 17,153, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in El Paraíso Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,153
Rank in Honduras
#59
Coordinates
14.12°N, 86.87°W
~625 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
37 km
23 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Paraíso Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Danlí | 233,789 | #3 |
| Teupasenti | 43,477 | #22 |
| El Paraíso | 18,779 | #54 |
Cities near Morocelí
- Teupasenti43,477 people · ~21 km away
- San Juan de Flores16,070 people · ~25 km away
- Danlí233,789 people · ~32 km away
- Tegucigalpa850,848 people · ~37 km away
- El Paraíso18,779 people · ~44 km away
- Sabanagrande23,943 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morocelí?
Morocelí has a population of 17,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Morocelí in?
Morocelí is located in El Paraíso Department, Honduras.
Is Morocelí the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 37 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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