Omoa Population 2026
Omoa has a population of 58,172, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.5% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,172
Rank in Honduras
#17
Coordinates
15.78°N, 88.04°W
~9 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
208 km
129 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 |
| La Lima | 45,955 | #21 |
| Villanueva | 31,571 | #29 |
| Potrerillos | 26,954 | #34 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near Omoa
- Puerto Cortez142,311 people · ~13 km away
- Choloma139,100 people · ~20 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~30 km away
- La Lima45,955 people · ~40 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~43 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Omoa?
Omoa has a population of 58,172 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Omoa in?
Omoa is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is Omoa the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 208 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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