Gracias
Gracias is a small Honduran town/municipality that was founded in 1536, and is the capital of Lempira Department. The municipality has a population of 61,421 and the town a population of 18,550. It is located in the mountainous center of western Honduras.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include San Cristóbal fortress and Celaque Airport.
San Cristóbal fortress
Castle
Photo: Ayaita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The San Cristóbal fortress is located in the city of Gracias, department of Lempira, built on a small hill above the city, which was formerly the center of the town of Gracias Lempira, which was once the capital of New Spain and headquarters of the Real… San Cristóbal fortress is situated 4 km southeast of Gracias.
Celaque Airport
Aerodrome
Celaque Airport is an airport serving the town of Gracias in Lempira Department, Honduras. The airport was inaugurated in 2013. There is high terrain southwest of the airport. The Soto Cano VORTAC is located 57.6 nautical miles east of the airport. Celaque Airport is situated 4½ km southeast of Gracias.
Gracias
Latitude
14.6075° or 14° 36′ 27″ northLongitude
-88.6155° or 88° 36′ 56″ westPopulation
31,400Elevation
807 metres (2,648 feet)Open location code
766HJ94M+XQGeoNames ID
3609587
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In Other Languages
“Gracias” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Municipio de Gracias”
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