Villanueva Population 2026
Villanueva has a population of 31,571, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Cortés Department. Roughly 0.3% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,571
Rank in Honduras
#29
Coordinates
15.31°N, 87.99°W
~85 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
161 km
100 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 |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 97,848 | #13 |
| Omoa | 58,172 | #17 |
| La Lima | 45,955 | #21 |
| Potrerillos | 26,954 | #34 |
| San Francisco de Yojoa | 24,740 | #37 |
Cities near Villanueva
- Potrerillos26,954 people · ~10 km away
- La Lima45,955 people · ~16 km away
- Santa Rita21,536 people · ~17 km away
- Cofradía20,353 people · ~19 km away
- San Pedro Sula801,259 people · ~22 km away
- San Antonio de Cortés22,884 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villanueva?
Villanueva has a population of 31,571 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is Villanueva in?
Villanueva is located in Cortés Department, Honduras.
Is Villanueva the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 161 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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