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Country in North America

Honduras

Honduras belongs to North America. The capital city is Tegucigalpa.

CapitalTegucigalpa
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyHonduran lempira
Population9.9M

Key Facts

RegionCentral America
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1821
Area112,492 km2
Population density83/km2
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Calling code+504
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.634
Safety index
30.0
Internet access
49%
Life expectancy
75.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Cerro Las Minas2,870 m
Monte El Boqueron2,747 m
Cerro El Pital2,730 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity96%
  • No religion3%
  • Other1%
  • Islam0%

Why Visit

Bay Islands DivingRoatan sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the world's second largest reef.
Copan Maya RuinsOne of the most elaborate Maya sites, famous for carved stone hieroglyphs.
Pico BonitoA cloud forest national park with rivers, waterfalls and jaguars.
Whale SharksThe Bay Islands are a reliable spot to snorkel with whale sharks.
Colonial ComayaguaA former colonial capital with a 17th-century cathedral and clock tower.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Tegucigalpa
1.4M
San Pedro Sula
784k
Choloma
285k

Climate Overview

20CJan avg.
24CJul avg.
1,800 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical (wet/dry seasons)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyHonduran lempira
Official languageSpanish
National day15 September
Electricity110V, Type A/B