Marcala
| Marcala "Land of Prisons" (Lenca) | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Church in Marcala, Honduras. | |
  Marcala Location in Honduras | |
| Coordinates: HN 14°9′0″N 88°1′6″W / 14.15000°N 88.01833°W | |
| Country | Honduras |
| Department | La Paz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 225 km2 (87 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 29,858 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Marcala is a municipality in the Honduran department of La Paz. The region is known for its coffee production, boasting the first "protected origin denomination" for coffee. It is also part of the Lenca Trail, which offers visitors perspective on the culture of indigenous people.
Marcala, Honduras
Street in Marcala, Honduras.
External links
- U.S. medical aid to Marcala at Archive.is (archived 2012-12-12)
Capital: La Paz | ||
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Coordinates: 14°19′01″N 87°40′59″W / 14.317°N 87.683°W
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