history
Copán, an ancient Maya city in western Honduras, is renowned for its detailed stone hieroglyphic stairway, the longest known Maya text.
Honduras
Republic of Honduras
Population, GDP, and key facts about Honduras — updated for 2026.
Capital · TEGUCIGALPAContinent · AMERICASISO · HND
Honduras quick facts
- Population
- 10,825,703
- Area
- 112,490 km²
- Population density
- 95 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 37 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 3.4K
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Currency
- Honduran lempira (L, HNL)
- Language
- Spanish
Honduras at human scale
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nature
Honduras's Bay Islands sit on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef system in the world.
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What is the capital of Honduras?
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa.
What is Honduras's population?
Honduras has a population of 10,825,703.
What is Honduras's GDP per capita?
Honduras's GDP per capita is US$ 3.4K.
What is the currency of Honduras?
The currency of Honduras is the Honduran lempira (HNL).
Is Honduras bigger than Cuba?
Honduras and Cuba are similar in land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.