Sonaguera is a town, with a population of 15,730 (2023 calculation),[2] and a municipality in the Department of Colón, Honduras, Central America, located approximately one hour southeast of La Ceiba.

Sonaguera
Municipality
Sonaguera countryside - mountains in the background
Sonaguera countryside - mountains in the background
Sonaguera is located in Honduras
Sonaguera
Sonaguera
Location in Honduras
Coordinates: 15°38′N 86°20′W / 15.633°N 86.333°W / 15.633; -86.333
CountryHonduras
DepartmentColón
Area
 • Total403 km2 (156 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 projection)[1]
 • Total48,087
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)

Sonaguera Municipality has a population of 48,087.

The area surrounding Sonaguera is principally agricultural, with the major crop being oranges. Both Valencia and Pina oranges are grown in the region. The Association of Citricultores, Sonaguera, Colon (ACISON) represents the orange growers of the region.

Map of Honduras showing Sonaguera
Map of Honduras showing Sonaguera

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments and municipalities in Honduras
  2. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities in Honduras
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15°38′N 86°20′W / 15.633°N 86.333°W / 15.633; -86.333