Santa Cruz de Yojoa Population 2026
Santa Cruz de Yojoa has a population of 97,848, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.9% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,848
Rank in Honduras
#13
Coordinates
14.98°N, 87.89°W
~477 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
124 km
77 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 |
| 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 Santa Cruz de Yojoa
- San Francisco de Yojoa24,740 people · ~9 km away
- San Antonio de Cortés22,884 people · ~22 km away
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~24 km away
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~29 km away
- Azacualpa20,210 people · ~37 km away
- Santa Bárbara15,119 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz de Yojoa?
Santa Cruz de Yojoa has a population of 97,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Santa Cruz de Yojoa in?
Santa Cruz de Yojoa is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is Santa Cruz de Yojoa the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 124 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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