La Paz Department (Honduras) facts for kids
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La Paz Department
Departamento de La Paz
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department
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Location of La Paz in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Municipalities | 19 |
| Villages | 116 |
| Founded | 28 May 1869 |
| Capital city | La Paz |
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| • Type | Departmental |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,534 km2 (978 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206,065 |
| • Density | 81.320/km2 (210.62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
15101, 15201
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| 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.
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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:
- Aguaqueterique
- Cabañas
- Cane
- Chinacla
- Guajiquiro
- La Paz
- Lauterique
- Marcala
- Mercedes de Oriente
- Opatoro
- San Antonio del Norte
- San José
- San Juan
- San Pedro de Tutule
- Santa Ana
- Santa Elena
- Santa María
- Santiago de Puringla
- Yarula
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de La Paz (Honduras) para niños
