Choluteca Department facts for kids

Choluteca is one of the 18 departments in Honduras. Think of a department like a state or a large region within a country. The main city and capital of the Choluteca Department is also called Choluteca. This department is located in the southern part of Honduras, close to the Pacific Ocean. It's known for its warm climate and important agricultural areas.

What is a Department?

A department is a way a country divides its land for easier management. Each department has its own capital city, which is like its main hub. In Honduras, departments help organize local government and services for the people living there. Choluteca is one of these important divisions.

Cities and Towns in Choluteca

The Choluteca Department is made up of several smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government and unique communities. Here are the municipalities that are part of the Choluteca Department:

• Apacilagua
• Choluteca
• Concepción de María
• Duyure
• El Corpus
• El Triunfo
• Marcovia
• Morolica
• Namasigue
• Orocuina
• Pespire
• San Antonio de Flores
• San Isidro
• San José
• San Marcos de Colón
• Santa Ana de Yusguare

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  Rural Choluteca Department.

See also

In Spanish: Departamento de Choluteca para niños