What is the Capital of Honduras?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Honduras is Tegucigalpa. Honduras is located in Central America, North America, with a population of 9,892,632. The official currency is the Honduran lempira and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Tegucigalpa at a glance
| Capital city | Tegucigalpa |
|---|---|
| Country | Honduras (Republic of Honduras) |
| Region | Central America, North America |
| Country population | 9,892,632 (95th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-06:00 |
| Currency | Honduran lempira (HNL) |
| Calling code | +504 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Honduras
- Guatemala City, capital of Guatemala
- San Salvador, capital of El Salvador
- Managua, capital of Nicaragua
Honduras in context
- Honduras covers 112,492 km², making it the 101st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 88 people per km² ranks 100th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua.
- With 9,892,632 people, Honduras holds about 19.6% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 1.6% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Honduras is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Honduras — FAQ
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
Is Tegucigalpa the largest city in Honduras?
Yes — Tegucigalpa is both the capital and the largest city of Honduras.
What country is Tegucigalpa in?
Tegucigalpa is the capital city of Honduras.
What continent is Tegucigalpa in?
Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, is located in North America.
Is Tegucigalpa the capital of Honduras?
Yes — Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras (official name: Republic of Honduras).
Tegucigalpa is the capital of which country?
Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras, in Central America.
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