Honduras
Republic of Honduras
People: Honduran
Honduras is located in Central America and has a population of around 9.9 million. Its capital city is Tegucigalpa, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Honduras is the 95th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.12% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 101st out of 196, with a population density of roughly 88 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Honduras — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Honduras |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Tegucigalpa |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 9,892,632 |
| Area | 112,492 km² |
| Currency | Honduran lempira (HNL) L |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +504 |
| Internet TLD | .hn |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | HN / HND |
| Borders | Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honduras
What is the capital and currency of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa and the currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL), symbol L.
What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
What currency does Honduras use?
Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL, symbol: L).
What language do they speak in Honduras?
The official language of Honduras is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Honduras?
The international dialling code for Honduras is +504.
What side of the road does Honduras drive on?
Honduras drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Honduras
Guatemala
El Salvador
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