Yamaranguila

Yamaranguila
Municipality
Yamaranguila

Location in Honduras

Coordinates: 14°17′N 88°15′W / 14.283°N 88.250°W / 14.283; -88.250
Country  Honduras
Department Intibucá
Area
  Total 294 km2 (114 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 21,633
  Density 74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Website Official website

Yamaranguila is a municipality of about 21,000 residents in the Honduran department of Intibucá.

Yamaranguila is known as the coldest municipality in the country. Due to the climate, it is one of the few places where strawberries can be cultivated. Largely populated by the Lenca indigenous population, Yamaranguila is host to the traditional Guancascos parade during its feria in early December. Most residents count on both electricity and running water in the central part of town, while the 24 surrounding villages are found in various stages of development.

Coordinates: 14°17′N 88°15′W / 14.283°N 88.250°W / 14.283; -88.250

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