Sula Valley

The Valley of Sula is the largest alluvial valley of Honduras. It is located in the northeast of the country, and within it lie several of Honduras's most important cities, such as San Pedro Sula, El Progreso, Choloma, Puerto Cortés, Villanueva, and Tela. These cities lie between 20 and 80 meters above sea level.

Hydrologically speaking, the area has two of the most important basins of Honduras: the basins of the Ulúa and Chamelecón rivers, leaving the area vulnerable to flooding, mainly in the rainy season.

The valley's ecosystem is mainly composed of tropical dry forests.

Economy

Yearly flooding can cause considerable damage to the plantations located within the valley.

The valley's fertile soils have boosted its agricultural development, primarily represented by plantain, sugar, banana, African palm, citruses, pastures, and basic grains.

Around 55% of the Gross Internal Product of Honduras is generated in the valley, representing nearly 40% of the country's exports. Within it resides roughly a quarter of the national population, due to the high concentration of the workforce, both in urban and rural communities. The valley's metropolitan area contains more than 80% of the manufacturing and textile industries of Honduras.

Municipalities of the Sula Valley

See also

• Metropolitan zone of the Valley of Sula
• River Ulúa
• River Chamelecón

Coordinates: 15°27′00″N 87°51′00″W / 15.4500°N 87.8500°W / 15.4500; -87.8500