Honduras is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of North America.

How large and how populated is Honduras?

Honduras covers approximately 112,492 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 9,571,352, recorded for 2,023. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Honduras?

Honduras is associated with the following country or countries: Honduras. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Atlántida Department, Colón Department, Cortés Department, Francisco Morazán Department, Gracias a Dios Department, Lempira Department, Olancho, Roatán. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Honduras?

The official name of Honduras is Republic of Honduras, and its native name is República de Honduras. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Honduras?

Honduras is associated with the following language codes: es, and with the time zone America/Tegucigalpa. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Honduras?

Honduras is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Honduras?

For Honduras, the capital is Tegucigalpa, the largest city is Tegucigalpa, and the associated currency code is HNL. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Honduras in geographic datasets?

Honduras is identified by the ISO code HN and the country code HN. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Honduras?

Honduras is associated with the following region or regions: Atlántida Department, Colón Department, Cortés Department, Francisco Morazán Department, Gracias a Dios Department, Lempira Department, Olancho, Roatán. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Honduras National Parks and Protected Areas: Geographic Atlas and Map Discovery

Discover the breadth of Honduras's protected natural areas through a structured geographic lens. This atlas provides an entry point to understanding the nation's national parks and conservation landscapes, detailing their distribution and regional context. Engage with mapped park boundaries and explore the diverse terrain that defines Honduras's natural heritage, facilitating a deep dive into its protected geographies.

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Honduras National Parks and Protected Areas: Geographic Atlas and Map Discovery

Park system

National Parks in Honduras: A Regional Protected Area Profile

Analyze the scale, age, and diverse cloud forest habitats of known conservation areas

Analyzing the Honduras park system reveals the scale, historical establishment, and median size of conservation areas based on current atlas records. Comparing regional patterns clarifies the geographic spread of tropical cloud forests and coastal habitats across varying climate zones and official designations.

Known protected area

12,798 km²

Area data available for 19 of 19 parks.

Median park size

208 km²

Median across 19 parks with known area.

Oldest known park

Cusuco National Park

Established in 1959.

Largest known park

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Recorded area: 5,250 km².

Designation distribution

National park18

Biosphere reserve1

Habitat distribution

Tropical forest7

Montane forest6

Coastal habitat4

Marine habitat3

Riverine habitat3

3 more categories represented

Climate distribution

Tropical9

Alpine1

Subtropical1

Temperate1

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Discover Honduras's diverse conservation landscapes, tracing park distribution across Central American terrain.

Explore National Parks in Honduras: Mapped Protected Areas and Regional Geography

Browse the national parks and diverse protected areas across Honduras, exploring Central America's conservation landscapes, from mountainous cloud forests to coastal ecosystems. A detailed country-level atlas provides geographic context for understanding the regional distribution of these park entities and navigating their specific features.

Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a Central American nation with a predominantly Mestizo population. It gained independence in 1821 and operates as a unitary presidential republic. The country faces significant economic challenges, with over 70% of its population living in poverty, though it possesses valuable natural resources including minerals, coffee, and tropical fruits.

Largest city:Tegucigalpa

Currency code:HNL

ISO code:HN

Parks count

Capital

Tegucigalpa

Area

112,492 km²

Population

9,571,352 (2,023)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas19 parks

Map Honduras' diverse natural heritage, tracing the spread of protected landscapes from its mountainous interior to its Caribbean coast.

Discover National Parks in Honduras: Your Atlas to Protected Areas and Geographic Landscapes

Explore a comprehensive list of Honduras' national parks and protected areas, covering diverse landscapes from mountain cloud forests to vital coastal reserves. A structured geographic overview details Honduran protected landscapes, enabling focused exploration and comparison of conservation efforts throughout Central America.

Biosphere reserveGracias a Dios Department

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve: Protected Geography and Watershed Mapping in Honduras

A sprawling conservation landscape in Gracias a Dios Department

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve protects one of the last major tracts of undisturbed tropical rainforest along the Central American Caribbean coast. This vast area spans diverse physiographies including brackish coastal lagoons, freshwater mangrove systems, and steep mountain ridges reaching over 1,300 meters. The geography is defined by the Río Plátano watershed, which serves as a vital corridor for endangered species and encompasses significant archaeological sites within its deep forest interior.

Area: 5,250 km²
Established: 1982
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

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National parkAtlántida Department

Pico Bonito National Park: Honduran National Park with Mapped Protected Boundaries

Explore its geographic setting and protected landscape identity.

Pico Bonito National Park represents a vital protected area within Honduras, situated in the Atlántida Department. This canonical page focuses on its precise geographic features and the extent of its protected landscape. Users can engage with detailed map-based information and understand the park's significance within the broader context of Honduran geography and conservation atlas data.

Area: 564.3 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Pico Bonito National Park Atlas

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Patuca National Park National Park: Understanding its Mapped Protected Boundaries and Honduran Geography

Explore the protected landscape and regional setting of this Honduran park.

Patuca National Park is an important protected area within Honduras, offering a unique opportunity to study its geographic features and conservation significance. As a national park, it provides a critical anchor for understanding regional landscape patterns and mapped protected boundaries in Central America. This entity within the MoriAtlas helps users grasp the specific geographic context and natural terrain associated with Patuca National Park, facilitating detailed atlas-based exploration of its protected status and landscape character.

Area: 3,755.84 km²
Established: 1999
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

Patuca National Park Protected Landscape

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Jeannette Kawas National Park: A Protected Landscape within Honduran Geography

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional setting of this national park.

Jeannette Kawas National Park is a vital protected area whose geographic identity is central to understanding the natural landscape of Honduras. This page serves as a detailed exploration point, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its role within the country's protected lands atlas. Discover the unique aspects of this national park's terrain and its contribution to regional geographic context, providing a factual basis for atlas-driven learning.

Area: 781.62 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Jeannette Kawas National Park Protected Area

National parkFrancisco Morazán Department

La Tigra National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras

Explore its geography and protected area context.

La Tigra National Park serves as a key protected area within the Francisco Morazán Department, offering rich opportunities for geographic and landscape discovery. This national park's specific mapped boundaries and regional context are vital for understanding its role within Honduras's protected lands. Engage with its geography to appreciate the unique characteristics of this important natural landscape.

Area: 238.21 km²
Established: 1980
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

La Tigra National Park Protected Area

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Cusuco National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas in Honduras

Explore mapped boundaries and regional natural terrain.

Cusuco National Park represents a crucial protected area within Honduras, offering rich detail for geographic exploration. This entry focuses on its identity as a national park, detailing its mapped boundaries and its contribution to the broader landscape context of Central America. Users can discover the specific protected lands and natural terrain that characterize this significant conservation site, building a foundational understanding for atlas-based study.

Area: 234.4 km²
Established: 1959
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cusuco National Park protected area

National parkLempira Department

Celaque National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape within Lempira Department

National Park Protected Area & Geographic Context

Celaque National Park represents a key protected landscape situated in the Lempira Department of Honduras. This entry offers detailed atlas information, focusing on the park's identity as a national park and its mapped geographic extent. Users can explore the protected boundaries and understand its place within the regional terrain, providing essential context for geographic discovery.

Area: 266.31 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Celaque National Park Protected Area Details

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Sierra de Agalta National Park: National Park within Honduras's Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore mapped boundaries and natural terrain details.

Sierra de Agalta National Park is a protected national park in Honduras, offering valuable insight into the country's natural geography and conservation efforts. As a key entity within the broader atlas of protected lands, this park's mapped boundaries and surrounding terrain provide a foundation for understanding its ecological significance and regional context. Discover the geographic identity of Sierra de Agalta National Park and its contribution to Honduras's protected areas.

Area: 207.85 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Sierra de Agalta National Park Atlas

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Montecristo Trifinio National Park: Honduras National Park and Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Montecristo Trifinio National Park, a designated national park within Honduras. This resource provides critical atlas-level information, detailing the park's geographic scope, mapped boundaries, and its significance as a protected natural area. Understand the terrain and landscape context to appreciate its unique role in the region's conservation framework and its place within the structured exploration of national parks.

Area: 54 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Montecristo Trifinio National Park Protected Area

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Pico Pijol National Park: National Park within the Honduran Geographic Atlas

Explore its mapped boundaries and protected landscape context.

Pico Pijol National Park stands as a protected area within Honduras, offering critical insight into the nation's natural landscapes. This detail page provides essential context for understanding its geographic positioning and mapped boundaries, serving as a foundational element for broader atlas-based exploration of protected regions in Central America. Discover the park's unique identity as a national park and its contribution to regional geographic understanding.

Area: 122.1 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Pico Pijol National Park Protected Area

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Montaña de Comayagua National Park: Honduras National Park and Protected Area Geography

Explore mapped boundaries and natural terrain within Central America.

Montaña de Comayagua National Park stands as a vital protected area, contributing significantly to the geographic tapestry of Honduras. This national park offers a focused perspective for atlas exploration, allowing users to trace its mapped boundaries and comprehend its role within the regional landscape. Delve into the park's protected identity and its unique position in the mapped geography of Central America.

Area: 184.8 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Montaña de Comayagua National Park Atlas

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Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park: Protected Area and Mapped Landscape Context

Explore its geography and national park boundaries in Honduras.

Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park offers a unique perspective on Honduras's protected lands and national park geography. This entry provides an atlas-style overview of its mapped boundaries and its regional landscape context, crucial for understanding the distribution of conservation areas within Central America. Gain insight into its protected area status and geographic identity for focused landscape discovery.

Area: 300 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park atlas

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Understand how Honduras is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Honduras geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Honduras through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Honduras.

Honduras geography and landscape

Honduras is located in Central America, bordering Guatemala to the west, El Salvador to the southwest, Nicaragua to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the south at the Gulf of Fonseca, and the Caribbean Sea to the north at the Gulf of Honduras. The terrain includes mountainous regions and coastal lowlands.

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Explore the National Parks Map of Honduras: Discover Protected Areas Across Central America

Preview the mapped locations of national parks and other protected areas across Honduras, gaining an initial overview of their distribution throughout this Central American nation. The dedicated country map provides a comprehensive atlas view, allowing you to trace park geography, compare conservation landscapes, and plan deeper regional explorations effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions: National Parks and Protected Areas of Honduras

Explore common questions about the national parks and protected areas found throughout Honduras, understanding their mapped distribution and geographic significance within Central America. Gain factual insights into the conservation efforts and natural landscapes that define Honduras's valuable park atlas for structured geographic discovery.

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