Comayagua Department

Comayagua is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which Honduras is divided. The departmental capital is Comayagua.

Geography
The department covers a total surface area of 5,124 km2 and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 511,943 people.

Economy
Historically, the department produced gold, copper, cinnabar, asbestos, and silver. Gems were also mined, including opal and emerald. The area was also known for "fine" cattle.

Municipalities

 * 1) Ajuterique
 * 2) Comayagua
 * 3) El Rosario
 * 4) Esquías
 * 5) Humuya
 * 6) La Libertad
 * 7) Lamaní
 * 8) Las Lajas
 * 9) La Trinidad
 * 10) Lejamaní
 * 11) Meámbar
 * 12) Minas de Oro
 * 13) Ojos de Agua
 * 14) San Jerónimo
 * 15) San José de Comayagua
 * 16) San José del Potrero
 * 17) San Luis
 * 18) San Sebastián
 * 19) Siguatepeque
 * 20) Taulabé
 * 21) Villa de San Antonio