Most Dense in Honduras

Top 65 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Honduras

1 Tegucigalpa 08 10,936/mi²

2 San Pedro Sula 06 1,935/mi²

3 La Ceiba 01 973/mi²

4 La Lima 06 739/mi²

5 Choloma 06 642/mi²

6 Potrerillos 06 369/mi²

7 San Lorenzo 17 281/mi²

8 Siguatepeque 04 281/mi²

9 El Progreso 18 265/mi²

10 Villanueva 06 236/mi²

11 Ajuterique 04 227/mi²

12 Pimienta Vieja 06 206/mi²

13 Villa de San Francisco 08 189/mi²

14 La Entrada 05 182/mi²

15 Comayagua 04 172/mi²

16 Santa Rosa de Copán 05 152/mi²

17 Las Vegas, Santa Barbara 16 144/mi²

18 La Paz 12 142/mi²

19 Ciudad Choluteca 02 139/mi²

20 Guanaja 11 120/mi²

21 El Paraíso 07 111/mi²

22 San Manuel 06 103/mi²

23 Santa Bárbara 16 100/mi²

24 Nueva Ocotepeque 14 97/mi²

25 Tocoa 03 77/mi²

26 Marcala 12 72/mi²

27 La Esperanza 10 70/mi²

28 La Alianza 17 65/mi²

29 Talanga 08 63/mi²

30 Azacualpa 16 61/mi²

31 Puerto Cortez 06 55/mi²

32 Tela 01 53/mi²

33 El Triunfo 02 52/mi²

34 San Marcos 14 50/mi²

35 Cofradía 06 49/mi²

36 Morazán 18 48/mi²

37 Campamento 15 47/mi²

38 Nacaome 17 46/mi²

39 Intibucá 10 45/mi²

40 Jesús de Otoro 10 40/mi²

41 Danlí 07 40/mi²

42 Gracias 13 39/mi²

43 Guaimaca 08 38/mi²

44 San Marcos de Colón 02 38/mi²

45 San Luis 16 36/mi²

46 Villa de San Antonio 04 30/mi²

47 Coxen Hole 11 30/mi²

48 El Negrito 18 29/mi²

49 Juticalpa 15 29/mi²

50 Copán Ruinas 05 28/mi²

51 Monjarás 02 28/mi²

52 Olanchito 18 27/mi²

53 San Francisco de la Paz 15 27/mi²

54 San Juan Pueblo 01 24/mi²

55 Florida 05 24/mi²

56 Santa Cruz de Yojoa 06 22/mi²

57 Agua Blanca Sur 18 20/mi²

58 Trujillo 03 15/mi²

59 Yoro 18 14/mi²

60 Mezapa 01 12/mi²

61 Santa Rita 18 11/mi²

62 Baracoa 06 10/mi²

63 Sabá 03 10/mi²

64 Las Trojes 07 8/mi²

65 Cuyamel 06 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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