# La Paz

> city in Honduras

**Wikidata**: [Q2283725](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2283725)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Paz,_Honduras)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/la-paz

## Summary
La Paz is a city and municipality in Honduras, situated in the La Paz Department, of which it serves as the departmental capital. Located at an elevation of 687 metres above sea level, the city covers an area of 232.3 square kilometres and had a population of 43,980 according to the 2013 census.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City and municipality of Honduras
- **Country**: Honduras
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of La Paz Department
- **Location**: La Paz Department, Honduras
- **Area**: 232.3 square kilometres
- **Elevation**: 687 metres above sea level
- **Population**: 43,980 (2013 census)
- **Coordinates**: 14.323358333333333, -87.68320277777778
- **Timezone**: UTC−06:00
- **Wikipedia Title**: La Paz, Honduras
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/La-Paz-Honduras

## FAQs

**What is the geographical location of La Paz?**
La Paz is located in western Honduras within the La Paz Department, positioned at coordinates 14.323358333333333 latitude and -87.68320277777778 longitude, at an elevation of 687 metres above sea level.

**What is the population and size of La Paz?**
As of the 2013 census, La Paz has a population of 43,980 inhabitants. The city covers a total area of 232.3 square kilometres.

**What administrative function does La Paz serve?**
La Paz serves as the capital city of the La Paz Department in Honduras, functioning as the administrative centre for the department.

## Why It Matters
La Paz plays a significant administrative role as the departmental capital of La Paz Department in Honduras, serving as a governmental and administrative hub for the region. Its position at 687 metres elevation gives it a distinct highland climate within Honduras. The city represents one of the important urban centres in western Honduras, with a population approaching 44,000 residents as of 2013. Its extensive documentation across 28 Wikipedia language editions reflects its recognition as a notable Honduran municipality.

## Notable For
- Serving as the departmental capital of La Paz Department
- Highland elevation of 687 metres above sea level
- Coverage across 28 Wikipedia language editions
- Recognition in major knowledge bases including Encyclopædia Britannica
- Census-documented population of 43,980 residents (2013)

## Body

### Geography and Physical Characteristics
La Paz occupies a land area of 232.3 square kilometres in western Honduras. The city is positioned at precise coordinates 14.323358333333333 latitude and -87.68320277777778 longitude. Notably, the municipality sits at an elevation of 687 metres above sea level, placing it in Honduras's highland region. The city operates within the UTC−06:00 timezone.

### Administrative Status and Government
La Paz holds the distinction of being both a city and a municipality of Honduras. It serves as the capital of the La Paz Department, making it the primary administrative centre for this Honduran department. This dual status as both municipality and departmental capital positions La Paz as an important governmental hub in the region.

### Demographics
According to the 2013 census, La Paz recorded a population of 43,980 inhabitants. This census data provides the official population count for the municipality, establishing its standing as a mid-sized urban centre within Honduras.

### Digital and Database Presence
La Paz maintains extensive documentation across numerous digital platforms and knowledge bases. The city has been assigned multiple persistent identifiers across academic and geographic databases:

- **VIAF ID**: 133737037
- **GeoNames ID**: 3607256
- **Freebase ID**: /m/06xgmz
- **Who's on First ID**: 421201309
- **iNaturalist Place ID**: 31506
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 4451233286
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 13783554
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 3607254
- **Yale LUX ID**: place/5d375393-85c8-459f-b9cf-36bf3c8c8af3
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007557495905171
- **SNARC ID**: Stanisław Lem
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/La-Paz-Honduras

### Wikipedia and Multilingual Coverage
La Paz is documented on Wikipedia under the title "La Paz, Honduras" and maintains a site link count of 28. The city's Wikipedia entry has been translated into 28 language editions, including: Arabic (Egyptian), Cebuano, German, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Basque, Persian, French, Northern Frisian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Marathi, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Simple English, Swedish, Silesian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Waray, Chinese, and Min Nan Chinese.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. 2013 Honduran census
3. GeoNames
4. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File