Comayagua Department

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Comayagua (Spanish pronunciation: [komaˈʝaɣwa]) is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. The departmental capital is Comayagua.

Geography

The department covers a total surface area of 5,196 km² and, in 2005, had an estimated population of 390,643 people.

Economy

Historically, the department produced gold, copper, cinnabar, asbestos, and silver. Gems were also mined, including opal and emerald. The area was also known for "fine" cattle.[1]

Municipalities

  1. Ajuterique
  2. Comayagua
  3. El Rosario
  4. Esquías
  5. Humuya
  6. La Libertad
  7. Lamaní
  8. Las Lajas
  9. La Trinidad
  10. Lejamaní
  11. Meámbar
  12. Minas de Oro
  13. Ojos de Agua
  14. San Jerónimo
  15. San José de Comayagua
  16. San José del Potrero
  17. San Luis
  18. San Sebastián
  19. Siguatepeque
  20. Taulabé
  21. Villa de San Antonio

References

  1. ↑ Baily, John (1850). Central America; Describing Each of the States of Guatemala, Honduras, Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. London: Trelawney Saunders. pp. 128–129. 

Coordinates: 14°27′N 87°38′W / 14.450°N 87.633°W / 14.450; -87.633

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