Population distribution: most residents live in the mountainous western half of the country; unlike other Central American nations, Honduras is the only one with an urban population that is distributed between two large centers - the capital of Tegucigalpa and the city of San Pedro Sula; the Rio Ulua valley in the north is the only densely populated lowland area
Definition: This entry provides a summary description of the population dispersion within a country. While it may suggest population density, it does not provide density figures.
Source: CIA World Factbook - This page was last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021
