San Antonio de Cortés Population 2026
San Antonio de Cortés has a population of 22,884, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,884
Rank in Honduras
#41
Coordinates
15.12°N, 88.04°W
~587 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
146 km
91 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 |
| Potrerillos | 26,954 | #34 |
Cities near San Antonio de Cortés
- San Francisco de Yojoa24,740 people · ~14 km away
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~15 km away
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~19 km away
- Santa Cruz de Yojoa97,848 people · ~22 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~23 km away
- San José de Colinas18,791 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Antonio de Cortés?
San Antonio de Cortés has a population of 22,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is San Antonio de Cortés in?
San Antonio de Cortés is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is San Antonio de Cortés the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 146 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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