The most important cities in Honduras

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Honduras is a vast country in Central America that opens up to two seas and hides numerous natural resources. Also, you no longer have so many problems security as in previous years. Therefore, it would not be strange that very soon it ceased to be a hidden treasure for tourists.

Today we are going to tell you about the most important cities in Honduras in terms of population. It is important to keep in mind that the following list is based on the 2013 census. In addition, you should know that the city's population as such has been taken into account for its preparation; and that Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela, which constitute the country's capital, are included as a single urban entity.

Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela

Tegucigalpa
First of all, we want to talk about Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela, which form the Central District, that is, the capital of Honduras. Most of the headquarters of the powers government is located on the Tegucigalpa side. Of course, you should know that colloquially two cities are considered.


San Pedro Sula

San Pedro Sula
The second most populous city in Honduras is San Pedro Sula, the headquarters of the companies industrial most important in Honduras and the city with the highest population growth rate in the country. It has an oppressive climate, which can be extremely hot and humid.

Choloma

Choloma
Choloma is the third most populous city in the country. It has a large number of industries, although a high percentage of the area is dedicated to agriculture and livestock. In Choloma, most of the population has come from other parts of the country in search of job. Another fact to keep in mind is that it is one of the most dangerous cities in the Sula Valley.

Ceiba

Ceiba
In fourth position we find La Ceiba, considered the second port in importance of Honduras. It is important to note that it has the highest literacy rate in the country. Known in Central America for its Isidra Fair, it has its beaches as one of its main attractions.


Progress

Progress
The fifth most populous city is El Progreso, which is currently the third most important city on the move labor population and commercial of the country. The Cordillera Mico Quemado is one of the main attractions of this place and, in fact, more than 28,000 hectares are protected by the Honduran government.

Villanueva

Villanueva
We continue our tour of the most important cities of Honduras in Villanueva, one of the main cane producing municipalities of sugar. For this reason, it is known as "the city that sweetens Honduras." The two largest rivers in the country, Chamelecón and Ulúa, cross the city.

Choluteca

Choluteca
We should also talk about Choluteca, known as the Sultana del Sur. It is one of the most ancient Honduras, in addition to being the most important in the southern part of the country and a regional meeting area. It is experiencing an economic boom and population growth


Comayagua

Comayagua
The eighth most populous city in Honduras is Comayagua, which is located in the homonymous valley. Your past colonial It can be seen in its old churches, its cathedral, the colonial squares and its interesting museums. It is one of the most touristic places in the country.

Puerto Cortés

Puerto-Cortes
In ninth position on the list we find Puerto Cortés, which has different tourist attractions, highlighting its Beaches. Of course, the main economic activity of the city is around the operations of the port.

Danlí

Danli
Finally, we must speak of Danlí, considered “the city of the hills” because it is surrounded by hills loaded with green pine forest. It is known for the International Corn Festival, which is celebrated in the month of August.

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