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Comayagua Department

Comayagua
Department
Comayagua in Honduras.svg
Coordinates: 14°27′N 87°38′W / 14.450°N 87.633°W / 14.450; -87.633Coordinates: 14°27′N 87°38′W / 14.450°N 87.633°W / 14.450; -87.633
Country  Honduras
Municipalities 21
Founded 1825
Seat Comayagua
Government
 • Type Departmental
Area
 • Total 5,124 km2 (1,978 sq mi)
Population (2015)
 • Total 511,943
 • Density 100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone -6
Postal code 12101

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

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.



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