Most Dense in Honduras

Top 72 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Honduras

1 Tegucigalpa 08 10,936/mi²
2 San Pedro Sula 06 1,935/mi²
3 La Ceiba 01 1,020/mi²
4 La Lima 06 739/mi²
5 Choloma 06 642/mi²
6 Comayagua 04 423/mi²
7 Potrerillos 06 369/mi²
8 La Paz 12 357/mi²
9 San Lorenzo 17 281/mi²
10 Siguatepeque 04 281/mi²
11 Ciudad Choluteca 02 280/mi²
12 El Progreso 18 265/mi²
13 La Entrada 05 263/mi²
14 Gracias 13 236/mi²
15 Villanueva 06 236/mi²
16 Ajuterique 04 227/mi²
17 Pimienta Vieja 06 206/mi²
18 Villa de San Francisco 08 189/mi²
19 La Esperanza 10 154/mi²
20 Santa Rosa de Copán 05 152/mi²
21 Las Vegas, Santa Barbara 16 144/mi²
22 Nueva Ocotepeque 14 131/mi²
23 Guanaja 11 120/mi²
24 El Paraíso 07 111/mi²
25 Juticalpa 15 108/mi²
26 La Concepción 15 108/mi²
27 San Manuel 06 103/mi²
28 Santa Bárbara 16 100/mi²
29 Trujillo 03 96/mi²
30 Jericó 03 96/mi²
31 Cofradía 06 94/mi²
32 Pueblo Nuevo 06 91/mi²
33 Tocoa 03 77/mi²
34 Marcala 12 72/mi²
35 Pinalejo 16 67/mi²
36 Río Lindo 06 65/mi²
37 La Alianza 17 65/mi²
38 Talanga 08 63/mi²
39 Azacualpa 16 61/mi²
40 Puerto Cortez 06 55/mi²
41 Tela 01 53/mi²
42 El Triunfo 02 52/mi²
43 San Marcos 14 50/mi²
44 Morazán 18 48/mi²
45 Campamento 15 47/mi²
46 Nacaome 17 46/mi²
47 Intibucá 10 45/mi²
48 Jesús de Otoro 10 40/mi²
49 Danlí 07 40/mi²
50 Guaimaca 08 38/mi²
51 San Marcos de Colón 02 38/mi²
52 San Juan Pueblo 01 37/mi²
53 La Jutosa 06 36/mi²
54 San Luis 16 36/mi²
55 Monjarás 02 32/mi²
56 Zambrano 08 31/mi²
57 Villa de San Antonio 04 30/mi²
58 Coxen Hole 11 30/mi²
59 El Negrito 18 29/mi²
60 Santa Ana 01 28/mi²
61 Copán Ruinas 05 28/mi²
62 El Pino 01 28/mi²
63 Olanchito 18 27/mi²
64 San Francisco de la Paz 15 27/mi²
65 Florida 05 24/mi²
66 Santa Cruz de Yojoa 06 22/mi²
67 Agua Blanca Sur 18 22/mi²
68 El Marañón 06 13/mi²
69 Baracoa 06 12/mi²
70 Mezapa 01 12/mi²
71 Cuyamel 06 9/mi²
72 Las Trojes 07 8/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Honduras pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tegucigalpa leads with 10,936 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Tegucigalpa has 10,936 people per square mile - that's roughly 17 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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