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Yoro
Honduras
Yoro, city, northwestern Honduras. Situated in the highlands at an elevation of 1,837 feet (559 metres), it is located near the headwaters of the Aguán River.
Although its founding date is uncertain, it was first mentioned in 1684. It is now a commercial and manufacturing centre in a fertile agricultural area. Coffee, tobacco, livestock, and timber are the principal products of the region. In the city are sugar refineries, a tannery, and sawmills; shoes, clothing, and metalware are also manufactured. Pop. (2001) 14,069; (2013) 21,052.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray.
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