Honduras cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 10 December 2024.
This is the best list of 12161 cities in the Honduras available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Honduras file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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3608678 | Jilote | HN | Santa Bárbara Department | 15.15 | -88.16667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3613650 | Chichicuilote | HN | Ocotepeque Department | 14.48333 | -88.76667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3602775 | Río Colorado | HN | Intibucá Department | 14.5 | -88.2 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3601105 | Suzco | HN | Atlántida Department | 15.63333 | -86.8 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3819725 | El Peñón de Las Animas | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.90861 | -87.24333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3600400 | Vega Grande | La Vegona,Vega Grande | HN | Copán Department | 14.91667 | -89 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3608276 | La Cebadilla | Cebadilla,La Cebadilla,Sebadilla,Sobadilla | HN | El Paraíso Department | 14.31667 | -86.51667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3811046 | Desvío El Zapote | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.21528 | -87.37639 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3603101 | Quebrada de Agua | HN | Cortés Department | 15 | -87.95 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3611196 | El Naranjal | El Naranjal,Naranjal | HN | Olancho Department | 14.73333 | -85.91667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3611305 | El Matasano | El Matasano,Matasano | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.79944 | -87.12917 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3607395 | La Miande | La Miande,Miande | HN | Lempira Department | 14.46667 | -88.68333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3609202 | Guasore | Guasore,Guazore | HN | Intibucá Department | 14.33333 | -88 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3613838 | Cerro Buen Hombre | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.7 | -87.48333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3606433 | Las Peñitas | Las Penitas,Las Peñitas,Las Pinitas,Las Piñitas | HN | Lempira Department | 14.06667 | -88.5 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3605129 | Malcotal | HN | Comayagua Department | 14.76667 | -87.35 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3614063 | Carrizal | HN | Olancho Department | 15.1 | -86.45 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3605765 | Los Arados | HN | El Paraíso Department | 13.74917 | -87.08139 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3611090 | El Ocote | HN | Cortés Department | 15.25 | -88 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3609349 | Gualiqueme | Gualiquema,Gualiqueme | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.75 | -87.55 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3614106 | Carboneras | HN | Comayagua Department | 14.81667 | -87.33333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3612601 | El Barro | HN | El Paraíso Department | 13.83333 | -86.86667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3819469 | Los Higueros | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.62917 | -87.37611 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3811170 | Los Lirios | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.30667 | -87.41333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3609223 | Guarumas | HN | El Paraíso Department | 14.23333 | -86.88333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3613681 | Chaparrón | HN | Lempira Department | 14.11667 | -88.76667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3613966 | Catalina | HN | Copán Department | 14.86667 | -88.75 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3604761 | Mirasolito de Río Negro | HN | Copán Department | 14.76667 | -89.06667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3600483 | Utila | UII | HN | Bay Islands | 16.09942 | -86.89619 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3612829 | Dormitorio | Dormitorio,San Francisco | HN | Copán Department | 14.98333 | -88.85 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3611167 | El Naranjo | HN | Lempira Department | 14.78333 | -88.46667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3607262 | La Pastosa | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 14.6 | -87.3 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3606413 | Las Pilas | HN | La Paz Department | 14.11667 | -87.96667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3611195 | El Naranjal | HN | Comayagua Department | 14.73333 | -87.48333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3610261 | El Suetal | HN | Ocotepeque Department | 14.53333 | -88.78333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3614946 | Azomada | HN | Lempira Department | 14.7 | -88.58333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3605993 | Limones | HN | Yoro Department | 14.91667 | -87.2 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
12536247 | Los Robles | Los Robles | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 14.07311 | -87.2973 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3608843 | Ingenios | HN | Copán Department | 14.76667 | -89.1 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3602071 | San José del Potrero | San Jose,San Jose del Potrero,San José,San José del Potrero | HN | Lempira Department | 14.15 | -88.55 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3826713 | El Tizate | HN | La Paz Department | 13.90667 | -87.96111 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3612579 | Bergantín | Bergantin,Bergantín,El Bergantin,El Bergantín | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.36972 | -87.33917 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3826590 | Paso de Piedra Colorada | HN | La Paz Department | 13.97 | -87.71167 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3603256 | Protección | Proteccion,Protección | HN | Santa Bárbara Department | 15.02764 | -88.6469 | 2101 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3819079 | Corrientón | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.49111 | -87.02028 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3610184 | El Tamarindo | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.715 | -87.39972 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3600892 | Tercales | HN | Yoro Department | 15.3 | -87.03333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3602226 | San Isidro | HN | Yoro Department | 15.05 | -87.68333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3819519 | Hacienda Buenos Aires | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.57917 | -87.39333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3607826 | La Guatilla | Guatillo,La Guatilla | HN | Yoro Department | 15.16199 | -87.12064 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3615177 | Ánima | HN | Intibucá Department | 13.85 | -88.31667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3826489 | El Portillo de San Juan Bosco | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.87611 | -87.52056 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3826070 | Vado Hondo | HN | Valle Department | 13.6275 | -87.56306 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3604844 | Mescalares | Mescalares,Mezcalares | HN | Lempira Department | 14.15 | -88.75 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3613612 | Chinacla | Chinacla | HN | La Paz Department | 14.16667 | -88 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3604823 | Mezcalío | Mezcalillos,Mezcalio,Mezcalío | HN | Lempira Department | 14.45 | -88.51667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3812218 | Hacienda Nueva Esperanza | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.58111 | -87.23333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3820696 | Los Robles | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.85583 | -87.38917 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3614221 | Cándido | HN | Colón Department | 15.8 | -86.08333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3605754 | Los Bados | HN | Intibucá Department | 13.88333 | -88.23333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3603695 | Piedras Anchas | HN | Olancho Department | 15.3 | -86.1 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3600402 | Vega de las Chanchas | HN | Copán Department | 14.71667 | -88.66667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3614633 | Buena Vista | HN | Cortés Department | 14.9 | -88.05 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3603096 | Quebrada de Dulce | HN | Santa Bárbara Department | 15.1 | -88.46667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3812240 | Los Dos Caminos | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.55028 | -87.0075 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3601169 | Suesa | Sausa,Suesa | HN | Gracias a Dios Department | 14.61667 | -84.66667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3609240 | Guare | Cuare,Guare | HN | Yoro Department | 15.2 | -87.25 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3601904 | San Marcos | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 14.38333 | -86.8 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3613547 | Chivana | Chivana | HN | Cortés Department | 15.75 | -87.98333 | 1018 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3609981 | El Vijagual | El Vijagual,Vijagual | HN | Intibucá Department | 14.6 | -88.25 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3614084 | Carreto | HN | Santa Bárbara Department | 14.93333 | -88.38333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3610802 | El Pito | HN | Lempira Department | 14.1 | -88.6 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3611482 | El Juncal | HN | Cortés Department | 15.08333 | -88.08333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3602799 | Río Blanco | HN | Comayagua Department | 14.43333 | -87.76667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3604660 | Monte | HN | Lempira Department | 14.1 | -88.28333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3607077 | La Relumbrosa | La Relumbrosa,Relumbrosa | HN | Atlántida Department | 15.7 | -86.78333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3605803 | Los Almendros | Almendros,Los Almendros | HN | El Paraíso Department | 14.18333 | -86.66667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3612884 | Las Delicias | Delicias,Las Delicias | HN | Comayagua Department | 14.6756 | -88.04318 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3608712 | Jícara | HN | El Paraíso Department | 13.7 | -86.83333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3826667 | El Desplomado | HN | La Paz Department | 13.96861 | -87.94333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3601334 | Sicsayeri | Sicacaira,Sicsayeri | HN | Olancho Department | 14.7 | -85.01667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3613623 | Chili Quepa | HN | Copán Department | 14.55 | -88.83333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3812372 | El Majastro | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.50361 | -87.21417 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3605898 | Llano Redondo | HN | Lempira Department | 14.73333 | -88.6 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3604646 | Monte de la Virgen | Monte de la Virgen,Monte la Virgen | HN | Lempira Department | 14.63333 | -88.73333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3602499 | San Antonio | HN | Ocotepeque Department | 14.3 | -89 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3607317 | La Mora | La Mora,Mora | HN | Cortés Department | 15.35 | -87.9 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3604557 | Muchilena | HN | Cortés Department | 15.66667 | -88.08333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3610034 | El Tule | HN | Comayagua Department | 14.38333 | -87.78333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3608101 | La Crucita | HN | La Paz Department | 14.06667 | -87.85 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3611892 | El Dorado | El Dorado,Rinconada del Dorado | HN | El Paraíso Department | 13.56667 | -87.1 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3614687 | Brabila | HN | Gracias a Dios Department | 15.31667 | -84.65 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3603340 | Potrerillos | HN | Lempira Department | 14.63333 | -88.61667 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3608600 | Joya del Burro | HN | Olancho Department | 14.71667 | -86.8 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3605651 | Los Coyotes | Coyotes,Los Coyotes | HN | Francisco Morazán Department | 13.92306 | -87.00389 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3612466 | El Camalotal | Camalotal,El Camalotal | HN | El Paraíso Department | 13.81667 | -86.68333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3603349 | Potrerillos | HN | La Paz Department | 14.28333 | -87.7 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | |||
3611347 | El Madrial | El Madrial,Madrial | HN | Choluteca Department | 13.37667 | -87.06889 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3600233 | Yarula | Jarula,Yarula | HN | La Paz Department | 14.11667 | -88.08333 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place | ||
3610234 | El Tablón | HN | Valle Department | 13.805 | -87.68194 | 0 | America/Tegucigalpa | populated place |
Honduras: A Geographical Exploration of the Central American Nation
A Land of Mountains, Coasts, and Rich Biodiversity
Honduras, located in the heart of Central America, offers a landscape that is both rich in biodiversity and diverse in its natural features. Bordered by Guatemala to the west, El Salvador to the south, Nicaragua to the east, and the Caribbean Sea to the north, Honduras is a country where mountains meet coastlines, and dense jungles merge with expansive plains. This geographical setting makes it a country of varied climates and ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to temperate highlands.
The interior of Honduras is dominated by the mountainous terrain of the Central Highlands, which runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean. The highest peaks are located in the Celaque Mountain Range, where the country’s tallest point, Cerro Las Minas, stands at 2,870 meters (9,416 feet). In contrast, the northern coastal region is flat, with extensive wetlands and tropical rainforests that house a significant portion of the nation's biodiversity. To the east, Honduras is bordered by the Caribbean, offering stunning beaches and a wealth of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs that attract global tourism.
The country's geography plays a significant role in its economic activities, including agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The fertile land in the highlands supports crops like coffee and tobacco, while the coastal areas are vital for fishing and trade. Understanding the physical layout of Honduras provides valuable insights into the nation's development patterns, settlement distribution, and resource management.
Administrative Divisions: Regions and Departments of Honduras
Honduras is divided into 18 departments, which serve as the primary administrative units for governance and resource management. Each department has its own distinct geographical characteristics, shaping its economy and population distribution. The departments vary in terms of their level of urbanization, with some regions being densely populated and industrialized, while others are rural and more dependent on agriculture.
The capital city of Tegucigalpa is located in the central part of the country, in the department of Francisco Morazán. This city, situated in a mountainous valley, serves as the political and economic center of Honduras. The department of Cortés, which includes the major port city of Puerto Cortés, is another key economic region, especially for trade and manufacturing. Other notable cities include San Pedro Sula, located in the department of Cortés, known for its industrial and commercial significance.
Each department in Honduras is subdivided into municipalities, and understanding the geographical location of these cities and towns is essential for understanding the country's spatial dynamics. For instance, departments like Colón, Gracias a Dios, and Intibucá, which are more rural, face different challenges from those in the more industrialized north and west. Mapping out the cities, regions, and departments of Honduras, including their coordinates, helps in understanding how human settlements are distributed across this diverse landscape.
Geographic Data and the Cities of Honduras
Obtaining geographic data on the cities and municipalities of Honduras is essential for any comprehensive geographical analysis of the country. The cities, ranging from bustling urban centers like Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula to smaller towns in the more remote areas, each contribute to the country’s overall demographic and economic profile.
The precise locations of cities and towns—such as their regional affiliations, population densities, and economic activities—can reveal important patterns about the country’s development and resource allocation. By obtaining the exact latitude and longitude of these cities, researchers and urban planners can assess how geography influences urban growth, agricultural activities, and even environmental impacts like deforestation or water resource management.
For instance, Tegucigalpa, positioned in a mountainous valley, faces unique challenges related to urban sprawl, traffic congestion, and vulnerability to natural disasters, such as floods and landslides. On the other hand, coastal cities like La Ceiba, with access to the Caribbean Sea, thrive on tourism and trade but must also contend with the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels and hurricanes. Geographic data on these cities helps in planning for sustainable urban growth, infrastructure needs, and environmental protection.
Latitude and Longitude: Mapping the Regions and Cities of Honduras
Latitude and longitude coordinates are vital for accurate mapping of the cities, towns, and regions of Honduras. These precise coordinates allow for a more comprehensive analysis of the spatial distribution of settlements, transportation networks, and resources across the country. For example, knowing the exact coordinates of Tegucigalpa helps in assessing the city’s relationship to its surrounding mountainous environment and its accessibility to other major regions.
Using geographic coordinates to map cities and regions also helps researchers study the connectivity between urban centers and remote rural areas. This is especially important in a country like Honduras, where geographical barriers like mountains and rivers significantly affect transportation and the distribution of goods and services.
In addition, mapping Honduras using latitude and longitude allows urban planners to identify areas that are underserved in terms of infrastructure, healthcare, and education. For instance, regions with lower population densities, such as Lempira or Ocotepeque, may require targeted investments to improve transportation links or public services.
Regional Data for Economic and Social Development
Honduras is a country of contrasts, with urban regions primarily in the north and west, while rural areas dominate the central and eastern parts. Geographic data is instrumental in understanding how these regions interact and where economic and social development efforts should be focused. For example, coastal departments like Atlántida and Colón are important for the country’s tourism industry, while the agricultural regions in the central and southern departments, such as Intibucá and Valle, are crucial for food production and export.
By obtaining geographic data on the cities and regions of Honduras, the government and businesses can better plan infrastructure projects, allocate resources, and prioritize investments. Data on the location of cities, agricultural areas, and natural resources allows for more efficient land use planning and development strategies that promote both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Sustainability and Infrastructure Planning in Honduras
Honduras faces significant challenges related to sustainable development, particularly in managing its natural resources, addressing climate change, and promoting inclusive growth across regions. By leveraging geographic data, the country can create better strategies for managing its ecosystems, reducing deforestation, and ensuring that natural resources such as water and land are used responsibly.
In regions like Gracias a Dios, where natural resources like forests and rivers are critical to the local economy, precise geographic data can inform policies to prevent overexploitation and promote sustainable practices. Similarly, coastal regions such as La Ceiba require data-driven solutions to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels, protect marine biodiversity, and support sustainable tourism.
Geographic data is also essential for infrastructure planning. As urban centers like San Pedro Sula expand, understanding the spatial layout of the city helps to design efficient transportation systems, improve public services, and reduce environmental impacts. Similarly, mapping rural areas can help improve access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities, fostering more equitable development across Honduras.
The Future of Honduras: Data-Driven Solutions for Growth and Sustainability
As Honduras looks to the future, the integration of geographic data into urban planning, infrastructure development, and resource management will be crucial for its long-term growth and sustainability. By obtaining detailed data on the cities, regions, and natural resources of Honduras—including their geographic coordinates—decision-makers can make more informed choices that promote balanced development.
Whether addressing the challenges of urbanization in Tegucigalpa, managing natural resources in rural areas, or protecting coastal communities from the impacts of climate change, geographic data is the key to creating data-driven solutions that ensure a resilient and sustainable future for Honduras.
Conclusion
In conclusion, obtaining accurate geographic data on the cities, regions, and natural resources of Honduras—including latitude and longitude coordinates—is vital for understanding the country’s geographical dynamics and planning for its future. By leveraging this data, Honduras can improve its infrastructure, promote sustainable economic growth, and protect its natural environment, paving the way for a more prosperous and resilient future.
FaQ about Honduras
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.