Olancho Department, Administrative department in central-eastern Honduras
The department spans 23,905 square kilometers, making it the largest administrative division in Honduras with mountains, plains, and dense forests.
The territory gained official department status on June 28, 1825, following Honduras's independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1821.
The population of 600,519 inhabitants maintains agricultural traditions focused on cattle ranching, coffee cultivation, and timber production across 23 municipalities.
A central highway connects the capital city of Juticalpa to Tegucigalpa through a 215-kilometer route that serves as the main transportation artery.
The Talgua Caves near Catacamas contain ancient burial sites where calcium deposits created naturally illuminated skeletal remains.
Location: Honduras
Inception: June 28, 1825
Capital city: Juticalpa
GPS coordinates: 14.66717,-86.21958
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:45
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