| Patuca National Park | |
|---|---|
  Location of Patuca in Honduras | |
| Location | Honduras |
| Coordinates | 14°25′55″N85°26′47″W / 14.43194°N 85.44639°W Coordinates: 14°25′55″N85°26′47″W / 14.43194°N 85.44639°W [1] |
| Area | 3,755.84 km2 (1,450.14 sq mi) [1] |
| Established | 1 January 1999 [1] |
Patuca National Park is a national park in Honduras. It was established on 1 January 1999 and covers an area of 3755.84 square kilometres. [1]
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