Alianza (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈljansa]) is a municipality in the department of Valle in Honduras. It covers an area of 205.7 km2 (79.4 sq mi) and had a population of 7,491 inhabitants according to the 2013 census.
Alianza | |
|---|---|
  Alianza Location in Honduras | |
| Coordinates: 13°31′N 87°44′W / 13.517°N 87.733°W | |
| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Valle |
| Villages | 6 |
| Area | |
• Total | 205.7 km2 (79.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 7,491 |
| • Density | 36.42/km2 (94.32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central America) |
History
editAlianza was earlier inhabited by the Chʼortiʼ people. It was known as "Hacienda de Mongoya", and was part of the municipality of Goascorán. It was officially elevated as a municipality under the name Alianza in 1847.[1][2]
Geography
editAlianza is located in the department of Valle in Honduras.[2][3][4] It borders the municipalities of Goascorán to the north, and Nacaome to the east. It borders the Gulf of Fonseca to the south and shares international border with El Salvador to the west.[1][2] The municipality covers an area of 205.7 km2 (79.4 sq mi).[5]
Located at an elevation of approximately 118.94 m (390.2 ft) above sea level, Alianza has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am). The municipality has an average annual temperature of 28.64 °C (83.55 °F) and typically receives about 186.53 mm (7.344 in) of annual precipitation.[6]
Administrative divisions
editThe municipality comprises six aldeas (villages) and their associated caseríos (hamlets).[7]
| Aldea | Total Population | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alianza | 850 | 396 | 454 |
| Alto de Jesús | 346 | 167 | 179 |
| Los Amates | 2,267 | 1,114 | 1,153 |
| San Jerónimo | 200 | 99 | 101 |
| San Pedro Calero | 596 | 287 | 309 |
| Sonora | 3,232 | 1,528 | 1,704 |
| Total | 7,491 | 3,590 | 3,901 |
Demographics
editAccording to the 2013 census, Alianza had a total population of 7,491 inhabitants, of whom 3,590 (47.9%) were men and 3,901 (52.1%) were women. The entire population was classified as rural.[5][7]: 19, 20
By broad age group, 2,400 individuals (32.0%) were aged 0–14 years, 4,306 individuals (57.5%) were aged 15–64, and 785 individuals (10.5%) were aged 65 years and over. The median age was 23.5 years and the mean age was 30.0 years. Among the population aged 15 and over, the municipality recorded an illiteracy rate of 22.4%, higher than the departmental average of 17.7%. The municipality had 1,897 occupied private dwellings, with an average of 3.9 persons per occupied dwelling.[7]: 19, 20
References
edit- 1 2 "Alianza, Valle". Edu-Honduras (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Municipality of Alianza". Red Honduras. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Administrative divisions of Honduras". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Municipalities of Honduras". Statoids. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Alianza, Honduras". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Alianza, Climate". Weather and climate. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 XVII Censo Nacional de Población y VI de Vivienda 2013: Tomo 280, Municipio de Alianza, Departamento de Valle (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) (Report) (in Spanish). February 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2026.