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Sula Valley

The Valley of Sula (also, Sula Valley) is the largest alluvial valley of Honduras. It is located in the northwest of the country, and within it lie several of Honduras's most important cities, such as San Pedro Sula, El Progreso, Choloma, Puerto Cortés, Villanueva, and Tela.

Hydrologically speaking, the area has two of the most important basins of Honduras: the basins of the Ulúa and Chamelecón rivers, leaving the area vulnerable to flooding, mainly in the rainy season.

The valley's ecosystem is mainly composed of tropical dry forests.

Economy

Yearly flooding can cause considerable damage to the plantations located within the valley.

The valley's fertile soils have boosted its agricultural development.

Around 65% of the Gross domestic product of Honduras is generated in the valley, representing over 50% of the country's exports. Within it resides roughly 30% of the national population, due to the high concentration of the workforce, both in urban and rural communities.

Municipalities of the Sula Valley

Municipality Department Population Area
San Pedro Sula Cortés 801,259 856 km
Choloma Cortés 275,724 467 km
Villanueva Cortés 177,699 349 km
Puerto Cortés Cortés 136,081 383 km
Santa Cruz de Yojoa Cortés 92,746 734 km
La Lima Cortés 84,102 112 km
San Manuel Cortés 68,435 141 km
Omoa Cortés 53,771 394 km
Potrerillos Cortés 25,960 99.4 km
San Francisco de Yojoa Cortés 24,740 98.7 km
San Antonio de Cortés Cortés 22,884 221 km
Pimienta Cortés 21,975 55.4 km
El Progreso Yoro 200,010 534 km
El Negrito Yoro 49,196 565 km
Santa Rita Yoro 21,208 129 km
Quimistán Santa Bárbara 60,047 745.3 km
Petoa Santa Bárbara 12,000 213 km
Tela Atlántida 106,136 1156 km
Total Valley of Sula 2,033,365 7,384.6 km

See also

References

  • "Contexto geográfico | ZMVS". www.zmvs.org (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 February 2017.

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