Sonaguera Population 2026

Sonaguera has a population of 48,087, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Colón Department. Roughly 0.4% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Sonaguera (capital Tegucigalpa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
48,087
Rank in Honduras
#19
Coordinates
15.63°N, 86.33°W
~145 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
196 km
122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Colón Department

CityPopulationRank in Honduras
Tocoa111,972#11
Sabá33,879#26
Iriona21,207#46

Cities near Sonaguera

  • Sabá33,879 people · ~21 km away
  • Olanchito124,286 people · ~31 km away
  • Tocoa111,972 people · ~36 km away
  • La Ceiba222,055 people · ~50 km away
  • La Ceiba215,973 people · ~56 km away
  • Gualaco22,327 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sonaguera?
Sonaguera has a population of 48,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Sonaguera in?
Sonaguera is located in Colón Department, Honduras.
Is Sonaguera the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 196 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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