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Tegucigalpa

Capital of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is the capital city of Honduras. Set in a central valley surrounded by mountains, it’s known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture. The main Plaza Morazán is dominated by the 18th-century Cathedral of St. Michael the...
Population: 1.277 million (2020)
Elevation: 3,248′
Nickname: Tegus
Capital: 30 October 1880; 143 years ago
Demonym(s): Spanish: tegucigalpense, comayagüelense, capitalino(a)
Department: Francisco Morazán
Founded: 29 September 1578; 445 years ago