Tela Population 2026
Tela has a population of 29,325, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Atlántida Department. Roughly 0.3% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,325
Rank in Honduras
#32
Coordinates
15.77°N, 87.47°W
~9 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
190 km
118 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlántida Department
Cities near Tela
- Arizona25,320 people · ~22 km away
- Puerto Cortez142,311 people · ~50 km away
- El Progreso100,810 people · ~55 km away
- Choloma139,100 people · ~55 km away
- El Negrito50,550 people · ~57 km away
- Omoa58,172 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tela?
Tela has a population of 29,325 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Tela in?
Tela is located in Atlántida Department, Honduras.
Is Tela the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 190 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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