Sonaguera

Sonaguera
Municipality

Sonaguera countryside - mountains in the background
Sonaguera

Location in Honduras

Coordinates: 15°38′N 86°20′W / 15.633°N 86.333°W / 15.633; -86.333
Country Honduras
Department Colón
Area
  Total 389 km2 (150 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 44,079
  Density 110/km2 (290/sq mi)

Sonaguera is a municipality in the Department of Colón, Honduras, Central America, located approximately one hour south of La Ceiba.

Sonaguera has a population of 44,079 inhabitants.

The area surrounding Sonaguera is principally agricultural, with the major crop being oranges. Both Valencia and Pina oranges are grown in the region. The Association of Citricultores, Sonaguera, Colon (ACISON) represents the orange growers of the region.

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Coordinates: 15°38′N 86°20′W / 15.633°N 86.333°W / 15.633; -86.333

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