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Capital Honduras, in 36 editions.
The entry for Honduras published Capital in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Capital in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 12
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Capital” (1990 to 2025) and “National capital” (1997 to 1998).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 7 editions, 1990 to 1996.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
Published as “National capital”
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
The same text in 7 editions, 1999 to 2005.
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- +1hr, begins second Sunday in March;
- ends first Sunday in November;
- note - these new dates become effective in 2007
Rewritten: too little of the 2005 text remains to mark the changes.
name: Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November; note - these new dates become effective in 2007
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- +1hr, begins second Sunday in March;
- ends first Sunday in November;
- note - these dates become effective in 2007
name: Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November; note - these new dates become effective in 2007
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November
name: Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November; note - these dates become effective in 2007 November
The same text in 2009 and 2010.
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November
name:
Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates:
14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference:
UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time:
+1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- none scheduled for 2011
name:
Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates:
14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference:
UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time:+1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November none scheduled for 2011
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- none scheduled for 2012
name:
Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates:
14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference:
UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time:
none scheduled for 2011 2012
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- none scheduled for 2013
name:
Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates:
14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference:
UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time:
none scheduled for 2012 2013
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- daylight saving time:
- none scheduled for 2013
name:
geographic coordinates:
time difference:
daylight saving time:
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
name: Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: none scheduled for 2013
- name:
- Tegucigalpa;
- note - article eight of the Honduran constitution states that the twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, jointly, constitute the capital of the Republic of Honduras;
- however, virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side, which in practical terms makes Tegucigalpa the capital
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Rewritten: too little of the 2018 text remains to mark the changes.
name: Tegucigalpa; note - article eight of the Honduran constitution states that the twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, jointly, constitute the capital of the Republic of Honduras; however, virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side, which in practical terms makes Tegucigalpa the capital
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
The same text in 5 editions, 2020 to 2024.
- name:
- Tegucigalpa;
- note - article eight of the Honduran constitution states that the twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, jointly, constitute the capital of the Republic of Honduras;
- however, virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side, which in practical terms makes Tegucigalpa the capital
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- etymology:
- while most sources agree that Tegucigalpa is of Nahuatl derivation, there is no consensus on its original meaning
name: Tegucigalpa; note - article eight of the Honduran constitution states that the twin cities of Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela, jointly, constitute the capital of the Republic of Honduras; however, virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side, which in practical terms makes Tegucigalpa the capital
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
etymology: while most sources agree that Tegucigalpa is of Nahuatl derivation, there is no consensus on its original meaning
- name:
- Tegucigalpa
- geographic coordinates:
- 14 06 N, 87 13 W
- time difference:
- UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
- etymology:
- the name is a Nahuatl word meaning "silver mountain," probably referring to nearby silver mines
note: the Honduran constitution states that Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela jointly constitute the capital of Honduras, but virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
name: Tegucigalpa
geographic coordinates: 14 06 N, 87 13 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC during Standard Time)
etymology: the name is a Nahuatl word meaning "silver mountain," probably referring to nearby silver mines
note: the Honduran constitution states that Tegucigalpa and Comayaguela jointly constitute the capital of Honduras, but virtually all governmental institutions are on the Tegucigalpa side
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Honduras: Capital.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/honduras/capital.