Yoro Department, Administrative department in northern Honduras.
Located in the central part of Honduras, Yoro Department spans 7,939 square kilometers with mountains, valleys, and rivers across its territory.
The Yoro Department emerged during the initial territorial organization of Honduras in 1825, becoming one of the first seven departments of the nation.
The population of Yoro Department consists of 88 percent Mestizo, with Tolupan, Chʼortiʼ, and Lenca indigenous communities maintaining their traditions.
Agriculture forms the economic foundation of Yoro Department, with productive lands concentrated in the Aguan River Valley and Sula Valley regions.
The department experiences the phenomenon known as Lluvia de Peces, where fish appear on the ground following intense rainfall periods.
Location: Honduras
Inception: 1825
Capital city: Yoro
Address: Yoro, Honduras
GPS coordinates: 15.13791,-87.12495
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:29
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