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La Paz Department

Departamento de La Paz
department
Location of La Paz in Honduras
Location of La Paz in Honduras
Country  Honduras
Municipalities 19
Villages 116
Founded 28 May 1869
Capital city La Paz
Government
 • Type Departmental
Area
 • Total 2,534 km2 (978 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 206,065
 • Density 81.320/km2 (210.62/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-6 (CDT)
Postal code
15101, 15201
ISO 3166 code HN-LP
HDI (2017) 0.564
medium · 14th
Statistics derived from Consult INE online database: Population and Housing Census 2013

La Paz (pronounced "la pas") is one of the 18 main areas, called departments, that make up the country of Honduras. Think of it like a state or a large county. The main city and capital of this department is also called La Paz.

This department covers an area of about 2,331 square kilometers (which is about 900 square miles). In 2015, around 206,065 people lived here.

Understanding La Paz Department

La Paz Department was officially created on May 28, 1869. It is an important part of Honduras, helping to organize the country's government and services. The department is led by a "Gobernador" (Governor), who helps manage the area.

Location and Size

La Paz Department is located in the southwestern part of Honduras. It's a landlocked area, meaning it doesn't have a coastline. Its total size is 2,534 square kilometers. This makes it one of the smaller departments in Honduras.

Population and People

As of 2015, over 200,000 people call La Paz Department home. The people living here contribute to the rich culture and daily life of Honduras. The main language spoken is Spanish.

Cities and Towns: Municipalities

Just like a state has counties or cities, departments in Honduras are divided into smaller areas called municipalities. La Paz Department has 19 of these municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government and helps manage the towns and villages within its borders.

Here are the municipalities that make up La Paz Department:

See also

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