Puerto Cortez Population 2026
Puerto Cortez has a population of 142,311, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 1.3% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,311
Rank in Honduras
#6
Coordinates
15.83°N, 87.93°W
~10 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
209 km
130 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cortés Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula | 801,259 | #2 |
| Choloma | 139,100 | #8 |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 97,848 | #13 |
| Omoa | 58,172 | #17 |
| La Lima | 45,955 | #21 |
| Villanueva | 31,571 | #29 |
| Potrerillos | 26,954 | #34 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near Puerto Cortez
- Omoa58,172 people · ~13 km away
- Choloma139,100 people · ~24 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~37 km away
- La Lima45,955 people · ~44 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~49 km away
- Tela29,325 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Cortez?
Puerto Cortez has a population of 142,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Puerto Cortez in?
Puerto Cortez is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is Puerto Cortez the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 209 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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