Santa Rita Population 2026
Santa Rita has a population of 21,536, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Yoro Department. Roughly 0.2% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,536
Rank in Honduras
#45
Coordinates
15.20°N, 87.88°W
~52 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
144 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yoro Department
| City | Population | Rank in Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| Olanchito | 124,286 | #10 |
| El Progreso | 100,810 | #12 |
| El Negrito | 50,550 | #18 |
| Victoria | 34,215 | #25 |
| Yorito | 19,824 | #51 |
| Sulaco | 18,161 | #56 |
| Yoro | 15,774 | #63 |
Cities near Santa Rita
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~9 km away
- Villanueva31,571 people · ~17 km away
- San Antonio de Cortés22,884 people · ~19 km away
- San Francisco de Yojoa24,740 people · ~23 km away
- El Negrito50,550 people · ~24 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Rita?
Santa Rita has a population of 21,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Santa Rita in?
Santa Rita is located in Yoro Department, Honduras.
Is Santa Rita the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 144 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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