Salama (Salamá), Olancho

Salama: municipality and capital of Baja Verapaz Department, Guatemala.

Quick Facts about Salamá

Population 2,820
Country Guatemala
State Olancho (Honduras)
Postal code 15001
Phone Area Codes 502
Area 776 km2
Latitude & Longitude 14.8333,-86.5833
Patron saint Matthew the Apostle
Altitude 3,084 feet / 940 meters
Capital city Salamá is capital of Baja Verapaz Department
Establishment November 12, 1825 (200 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 03:04:14 (10th November 2026)

Geography

Salamá is located at 14°49'60"N 86°34'60"W (14.8333333, -86.5833333). It has 2 neighbors: San Miguel Chicaj and Purulha.

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Official website of Salamá

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