Demographics (United Nations)

Population

9,719,000

Area

110,000 sq. km (43,000 sq. mi)

Population density

86/sq. km (220/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

1.64% (per 1,000: births 20, deaths 5)

Under 15 years

30%

Urban dwellers

58% (2.48% p.a.)

Largest cities

Tegucigalpa 1,444,000; San Pedro Sula 903,000

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

96% Spanish, 2% Garifuna, 1% Engl…