List of the Valleys of Honduras and their production
Honduras has 31 valleys that are spaces for agricultural production and are a great support for the country’s economy.
Among them, the Sula Valley is the most important due to its The Honduras Valleys are 31 in total and in this article we will talk about them and their importance.
To understand the subject a bit, we must know that a Valley is a large extension of flat or flat land that is surrounded by mountains and is crossed by rivers and streams that irrigate its soil.
See also protected areas of Honduras
The Valleys of Honduras
Below you will find a list of the names of the 31 Valleys of Honduras along with their respective territorial extension and altitude.
1. Sensenti Valley
Territorial Extension: 45 sq km
Altitude: 900 meters
Crops: Tobacco, coffee, cereals, and grass
2. Cucuyagua Valley
Territorial Extension: 96 sq km
Altitude: 800 meters
Crops: Grass, cereals, fruit trees
3. Quimistán Valley
Territorial Extension: 253 sq km
Altitude: 250 meters
Crops: Tobacco, basic grains, sugarcane, sorghum, pasture, and fruits
4. Naco Valley
Territorial Extension: 135 sq km
Altitude: 150 meters
Crops: Basic grains, sugarcane
5. Sula Valley
Territorial Extension: 2,300 sq km
Altitude: 40 meters
Crops: Bananas, plantains, sugarcane, citrus fruits, basic grains, African palm
6. Cuyamel Valley
Territorial Extension: 113 sq km
Altitude: 50 meters
Crops: Bananas, citrus fruits, and grass
7. Cuyamapa Valley
Territorial Extension: 75 sq km
Altitude: 120 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, grass
8. Atlantic Coastal Plain
Territorial Extension: 1,700 sq km
Altitude: 30 meters
Crops: Bananas, maize, sugarcane, citrus fruits, African palm
9. Aguán Valley
Territorial Extension: 718 sq km
Altitude: 100 meters
Crops: Bananas, African palm, citrus fruits, basic grains, grass
10. Yoro Valley
Territorial Extension: 254 sq km
Altitude: 500 meters
Crops: Basic grains, coffee, cereals, and livestock pasture
11. Victoria Valley
Territorial Extension: 25 sq km
Altitude: 300 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, and grass
12. Sulaco Valley
Territorial Extension: 25 sq km
Altitude: 410 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, cereals, and grass
13. Guarabuquí Valley
Territorial Extension: 30 sq km
Altitude: 800 meters
Crops: Basic grains
14. Amarateca Valley
Territorial Extension: 16 sq km
Altitude: 900 meters
Crops: Basic grains and fruits
15. Orica Valley
Territorial Extension: 15 sq km
Altitude: 860 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, and livestock pasture
16. Siria Valley
Territorial Extension: 134 sq km
Altitude: 610 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, rice, cotton
17. Amacuapa Valley
Territorial Extension: 40 sq km
Altitude: 455 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, and grass
18. Guaimaca Valley
Territorial Extension: 84 sq km
Altitude: 780 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, sugarcane, citrus fruits, vegetables
19. Talanga Valley
Territorial Extension: 204 sq km
Altitude: 750 meters
Crops: Tobacco, maize, beans, sugarcane, sorghum, and grass
20. Comayagua Valley
Territorial Extension: 390 sq km
Altitude: 630 meters
Crops: Basic grains, coffee, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and grass
21. El Espino Valley
Territorial Extension: 56 sq km
Altitude: 440 meters
Crops: Basic grains, coffee, vegetables
22. Otoro Valley
Territorial Extension: 125 sq km
Altitude: 620 meters
Crops: Rice, maize, beans, and grass
23. El Zamorano Valley
Territorial Extension: 35 sq km
Altitude: 793 meters
Crops: Basic grains, vegetables, fruits, and livestock pasture
24. Morocelí Valley
Territorial Extension: 177 sq km
Altitude: 620 meters
Crops: Basic grains, vegetables, tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, and grass
25. Jamastrán Valley
Territorial Extension: 197 sq km
Altitude: 450 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, and grass
26. Azacualpa Valley
Territorial Extension: 60 sq km
Altitude: 325 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, sorghum, rice, watermelon, and livestock pasture
27. Lepaguare Valley
Territorial Extension: 67 sq km
Altitude: 600 meters
Crops: Maize, beans, rice, sugarcane, cotton, and livestock pasture
28. Catacamas Valley
Territorial Extension: 864 sq km
Altitude: 400 meters
Crops: Basic grains, vegetables, sugarcane, and livestock pasture
29. Agalta Valley
Territorial Extension: 588 sq km
Altitude: 690 meters
Crops: Basic grains, sugarcane
30. Pacific Coastal Plain
Territorial Extension: 2000 sq km
Altitude: 41 meters
Crops: Vegetables, fruits, sugarcane, coffee, tobacco, cotton, and grass
31. Sico and Paulaya Valley
Territorial Extension: —
Altitude: —
Crops: African palm, sunflower, cocoa, basic grains, vegetables
Among all these Valleys of Honduras, the largest ones are: Sula Valley (2,300 sq km), Pacific Coastal Plain (2,000 sq km), and Atlantic Coastal Plain (1,700 sq km).
Also, see the Geographic Regions of Honduras
What are the most important Valleys in Honduras?
The most important Valleys in Honduras are 7, their significance lies in the fertility of their lands and their enormous productive capacity:
- Sula Valley
- Otoro Valley
- Yoro Valley
- Aguán Valley
- Agalta Valley
- Olancho Valley
- Jamastrán Valley
What are the highest Valleys in Honduras?
The highest Valleys in Honduras are 8, here are their names:
- Sensenti Valley (900 M.)
- Amarateca Valley (900 M.)
- Cucuyagua Valley (800 M.)
- Guarabuquí Valley (800 M.)
- Orica Valley (860 M.)
- El Zamorano Valley (793 M.)
- Guaimaca Valley (780 M.)
- Talanga Valley (750 M.)
