Map of Cortes

Cortes is one of 18 departments of Honduras. The capital of Cortes is San Pedro Sula. Cortes covers a surface area of 1,527 sq mi (3,954 sq km) and a population of 1,365,497 (2005 Est.).

It is the most populous department of Honduras.This department has 12 municipalities. They are:

San Pedro Sula
Choloma
Omoa
Pimienta
Potrerillos
Puerto Cortes
San Antonio de Cortes
San Francisco de Yojoa
San Manuel
Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Villanueva
La Lima

The main cities of Cortes are Choloma, La Lima, Villanueva, and the sea ports of Puerto Cortes and Omoa. The Atlantic coast of the Department of Cortes is known for its many excellent beaches.

Last Updated on: August 18th, 2018