Valle Department facts for kids
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Valle Department
Departamento de Valle
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department
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Location of Valle in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Municipalities | 9 |
| Villages | 86 |
| Founded | 11 July 1893 |
| Capital city | Nacaome |
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| • Type | Departmental |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,618 km2 (625 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178,561 |
| • Density | 110.36/km2 (285.83/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
52101
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| ISO 3166 code | HN-VA |
| HDI (2017) | 0.586 medium · 8th |
| Statistics derived from Consult INE online database: Population and Housing Census 2013 | |
Valle is one of the 18 departments in Honduras. It is like a state or a large region within the country.
The main city and capital of Valle is Nacaome. This department is located near the Gulf of Fonseca. It has areas with special coastal forests called mangrove swamps. Away from the coast, the land is very hot and dry.
Valle Department covers about 1,665 square kilometers (643 square miles). In 2015, around 178,561 people lived here. The department was officially created in 1893.
What are the Municipalities of Valle?
The Valle Department is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. Here are the nine municipalities in Valle:
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