Ocotepeque Department, Administrative department in western Honduras
The department extends over 1,636 square kilometers of land between El Salvador and Guatemala, featuring mountains, rivers, and extensive pine forests.
The National Assembly established Ocotepeque Department in 1906 through Decree 106, separating the territory from the existing Copán Department.
The Chortí people, connected to the ancient Maya civilization, established the first settlements in the region and maintained their presence through centuries.
Nueva Ocotepeque serves as the administrative center for the department's 16 municipalities, managing governmental services for over 150,000 residents.
The department contains sections of the Trifinio Fraternidad Biosphere Reserve, where the borders of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador meet.
Location: Honduras
Inception: 1906
Capital city: Ocotepeque
GPS coordinates: 14.43548,-89.18448
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:06
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Celaque National Park
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Santa Ana Cathedral, El Salvador
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Cerro Las Minas
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San Cristóbal fortress
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National Theatre of Santa Ana
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Teatro Nacional de Santa Ana
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Iglesia del Calvario
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