San Pedro Sula Population 2026
San Pedro Sula has a population of 801,259, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 7.2% of Honduras's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
801,259
Rank in Honduras
#2
Coordinates
15.51°N, 88.03°W
~90 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
181 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cortés Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near San Pedro Sula
- La Lima45,955 people · ~14 km away
- Choloma139,100 people · ~14 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~18 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~22 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~27 km away
- Omoa58,172 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Pedro Sula?
San Pedro Sula has a population of 801,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is San Pedro Sula in?
San Pedro Sula is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is San Pedro Sula the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 181 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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