Santa Bárbara Population 2026
Santa Bárbara has a population of 15,119, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Santa Bárbara Department. Roughly 0.1% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,119
Rank in Honduras
#65
Coordinates
14.92°N, 88.24°W
~239 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Bárbara Department
Cities near Santa Bárbara
- San José de Colinas18,791 people · ~15 km away
- Atima17,648 people · ~27 km away
- Azacualpa20,210 people · ~28 km away
- San Antonio de Cortés22,884 people · ~30 km away
- San Francisco de Yojoa24,740 people · ~30 km away
- San Luis24,606 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara has a population of 15,119 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Santa Bárbara in?
Santa Bárbara is located in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras.
Is Santa Bárbara the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 145 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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