Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras
| Santa Bárbara | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
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| Coordinates: 14°55′N 88°14′W / 14.917°N 88.233°WCoordinates: 14°55′N 88°14′W / 14.917°N 88.233°W | |
| Country |
 Honduras
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| Municipalities | 28 |
| Founded | 1825 |
| Seat | Santa Bárbara, Honduras |
| Government | |
| • Type | Departmental |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,024 km2 (1,940 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 434,896 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -6 |
| Postal code | 22101 |
Santa Bárbara is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which Honduras is divided. The departmental capital is Santa Bárbara.
The department covers a total surface area of 5,115 km² and, in 2005, had an estimated population of 368,298 people.
The department, historically, is known for harvesting mahogany and cedar trees for exportation.
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