San Francisco de Yojoa Population 2026
San Francisco de Yojoa has a population of 24,740, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,740
Rank in Honduras
#37
Coordinates
15.01°N, 87.97°W
~308 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
132 km
82 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 Francisco de Yojoa
- Santa Cruz de Yojoa97,848 people · ~9 km away
- San Antonio de Cortés22,884 people · ~14 km away
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~23 km away
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~24 km away
- Santa Bárbara15,119 people · ~30 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Francisco de Yojoa?
San Francisco de Yojoa has a population of 24,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is San Francisco de Yojoa in?
San Francisco de Yojoa is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is San Francisco de Yojoa the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 132 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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