La Ceiba Population 2026
La Ceiba has a population of 215,973, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇭🇳 Honduras, located in Atlántida Department. Roughly 1.9% of Honduras's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Tegucigalpa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
215,973
Rank in Honduras
#5
Coordinates
15.77°N, 86.83°W
~4 m elevation · America/Tegucigalpa
Distance to capital (Tegucigalpa)
192 km
119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlántida Department
Cities near La Ceiba
FAQ
What is the population of La Ceiba?
La Ceiba has a population of 215,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Honduras.
What region is La Ceiba in?
La Ceiba is located in Atlántida Department, Honduras.
Is La Ceiba the capital of Honduras?
No, the capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa, about 192 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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