Cortés Department, Administrative department in northwestern Honduras
Cortés Department spans 3,954 square kilometers, encompassing the Merendón Mountains in the west and tropical lowlands in the Sula Valley region.
The department was established on July 4, 1893, through a territorial reorganization that separated lands from Santa Bárbara and Yoro departments.
San Pedro Sula, the departmental capital, maintains strong Palestinian and Lebanese communities that contribute to the local commercial activities.
The department contains twelve municipalities connected by a network of roads, with San Pedro Sula serving as the main transportation hub.
Lake Yojoa, the largest natural freshwater lake in Honduras, provides essential resources for local fishing communities within the department.
Location: Honduras
Inception: July 4, 1893
Capital city: San Pedro Sula
Shares border with: Izabal Department, Atlántida Department
GPS coordinates: 15.50619,-88.02490
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:30
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