Potrerillos Population 2026
Potrerillos has a population of 26,954, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,954
Rank in Honduras
#34
Coordinates
15.23°N, 87.96°W
~48 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
151 km
94 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 |
| Omoa | 58,172 | #17 |
| La Lima | 45,955 | #21 |
| Villanueva | 31,571 | #29 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near Potrerillos
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~9 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~10 km away
- San Antonio de Cortés22,884 people · ~15 km away
- La Lima45,955 people · ~23 km away
- San Francisco de Yojoa24,740 people · ~24 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Potrerillos?
Potrerillos has a population of 26,954 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Potrerillos in?
Potrerillos is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is Potrerillos the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 151 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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