Departments of Honduras: population and official figures
Honduras is divided into 18 departments. The largest by population is Cortes with 1,886,695 people (19.4% of the total); the smallest is Islas De Bahia with 80,498. Department figures come from Honduras's national statistics office (INE): the consolidated 2023 household survey (EPHPM), whose weights are adjusted to INE's population projections, and INE's 2022 demographic indicators.
Who governs Honduras's departments?
Departments (18): Governor appointed by the president. Represents central government; no functions or funds of its own.
How local power works in Honduras · Level 5: devolved and state governments worldwide
All 18 departments, largest first
| # | Department | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortes | 1,886,695 | 2023 | – |
| 2 | Francisco Morazan | 1,748,900 | 2023 | – |
| 3 | Yoro | 655,445 | 2023 | – |
| 4 | Olancho | 602,876 | 2023 | – |
| 5 | Comayagua | 593,521 | 2023 | – |
| 6 | Paraiso | 517,966 | 2023 | – |
| 7 | Atlantida | 508,228 | 2023 | – |
| 8 | Choluteca | 491,525 | 2023 | – |
| 9 | Santa Barbara | 490,072 | 2023 | – |
| 10 | Copan | 430,958 | 2023 | – |
| 11 | Lempira | 382,378 | 2023 | – |
| 12 | Colon | 360,498 | 2023 | – |
| 13 | Intibuca | 279,111 | 2023 | – |
| 14 | La Paz | 235,599 | 2023 | – |
| 15 | Valle | 196,412 | 2023 | – |
| 16 | Ocotepeque | 174,179 | 2023 | – |
| 17 | Gracias A Dios | 110,288 | 2023 | – |
| 18 | Islas De Bahia | 80,498 | 2023 | – |
Cities: the largest cities of Honduras.
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Honduras: Encuesta Permanente de Hogares de Propositos Multiples (EPHPM) 2023, consolidated four-quarter base: results by department, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 84490a09493a…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Honduras: Principales indicadores demograficos 2022: tables by department (INE population projections 2014-2030), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 4d62fb0ba85b…)
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