San Pedro Sula: population and official figures
What is the population of San Pedro Sula?
San Pedro Sula had 598,519 inhabitants (city proper) on 10 August 2013, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does San Pedro Sula rank among cities in Honduras?
Of the 5 cities the UN table lists for Honduras (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 2nd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in San Pedro Sula?
Women and girls made up 52.5% of residents (314,157 female, 284,362 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs San Pedro Sula?
In Honduras, cities and towns are run by municipalities: Mayor and 4–10 councillors (regidores) directly elected for four years. Local services, planning, local taxes and fees, local development plans (Municipalities Act 1990).
How local power works in Honduras
Cities of a similar size in Honduras
- Tegucigalpa 996,658
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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