Comayagua Department
Department in Honduras From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comayagua (Spanish pronunciation: [komaˈʝaɣwa]) is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which Honduras is divided. The departmental capital is Comayagua.
Comayagua | |
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| Coordinates: 14°27′N 87°38′W | |
| Country |  Honduras |
| Municipalities | 21 |
| Villages | 281 |
| Founded | 28 June 1825[lower-alpha 1] |
| Seat | Comayagua |
| Government | |
| • Type | Departmental |
| • Gobernador | Carlos Aguiluz Madrid (2018-2022, PNH) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,120 km2 (1,980 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 511,943 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| GDP (Nominal, 2015 US dollar) | |
| • Total | $1.6 billion (2023)[2] |
| • Per capita | $2,400 (2023) |
| GDP (PPP, 2015 int. dollar) | |
| • Total | $3,3 billion (2023) |
| • Per capita | $5,100 (2023) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 12101 |
| ISO 3166 code | HN-CM |
| HDI (2021) | 0.606[3] medium · 6th of 18 |
| Statistics derived from Consult INE online database: Population and Housing Census 2013[4] | |
The department covers a total surface area of 5,124 km2 and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 511,943 people.
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.[5]
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