La Paz, Honduras
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For the department, see La Paz Department (Honduras).
La Paz (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈpas]) is the capital city of the La Paz Department of Honduras. The town, founded in 1792,[citation needed] has a population of 32,450 (2023 est.).[2]
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La Paz | |
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Coordinates: 14°19′6″N 87°40′6″W | |
Country | Honduras |
Department | La Paz |
Founded | 1792 |
Area | |
• Municipality | 162 km2 (63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
Population (2023 projection)[1] | |
• Municipality | 55,776 |
• Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
• Urban | 34,504 |
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La Paz is located 750m (2461 feet) above sea level on the Comayagua River near the Cordillera de Montecillos in an area that has mountainous terrain with thick jungle cover.