Quimistán Population 2026
Quimistán has a population of 47,993, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Santa Bárbara Department. Roughly 0.4% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,993
Rank in Honduras
#20
Coordinates
15.35°N, 88.41°W
~194 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
191 km
119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Bárbara Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Macuelizo | 34,401 | #24 |
| 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 Quimistán
- Macuelizo34,401 people · ~15 km away
- San Luis24,606 people · ~25 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~28 km away
- San José de Colinas18,791 people · ~36 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~44 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quimistán?
Quimistán has a population of 47,993 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Quimistán in?
Quimistán is located in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras.
Is Quimistán the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 191 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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