Duyure facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Duyure
Photograph of Duyure from above.
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Nickname(s):  Creek of the Coyotes
Duyure Location in Honduras
Country	Honduras
Department	Choluteca
Municipality	Duyure
Population  (2013)
• Total	3,519

Duyure is a small town and municipality in Honduras. It is located in the Choluteca area.

This municipality shares borders with several places. To the east, it borders Nicaragua. To the north, it borders the El Paraíso area. On its west side, you'll find the town of Morolica. To the south, it borders San Marcos de Colón. The Choluteca River flows along the northern and western edges of Duyure. The main town area is about 32 kilometers north of San Marcos de Colón. You reach it by a dirt road connected to the Pan-American Highway.

Duyure's main town is in the center of the municipality. It is surrounded by seven smaller villages and some tiny groups of houses. These seven villages are Apasupo, Liraqui, Tierras Coloradas, Carrizal Prieto, El Horno, Alto Pino, and San Lorenzo. Each of these villages has a public school. These schools teach children from kindergarten up to sixth grade. The main town of Duyure has both a primary school and a high school.

Duyure's Past

Duyure was once known by a different name: Valle de la Soledad. In 1895, during a national count of people in Honduras, it was officially recognized as a municipality.

Exploring the Town Center

In the heart of Duyure, there's a large Guanacaste tree. This tree is a main feature of the town's grassy Central Park. You can find other big trees in the park too, like Acacia and Tamarind trees.

The Town Hall building faces Central Park from the north side. Next to it is the town's only Pool Hall. On the east side of the park, you'll see the Catholic church. People say the church was built in the 1800s. However, its inside was updated in 2008. Close to the Catholic church is the local computer center. It's officially called the "Community Center for Knowledge and Communication" (CCCC). On the west side of the park, you'll find the Health Center (CESAMO) and the town's Kindergarten.

Getting Around Duyure

Currently, the only public way to travel is by bus. A bus ride to San Marcos de Colón takes about 1.5 hours. The bus leaves Duyure for San Marcos de Colón every day at 6:00 AM. It then returns to Duyure from San Marcos de Colón at 3:30 PM.

Who Lives in Duyure

A study from 2013 showed some interesting facts about the people of Duyure.

• Most people, about 78%, work in farming.
• About 51% of homes get their water from the public water system.
• Around 66% of homes use the public electricity system.
• A large number, 95%, use firewood for cooking.
• Only about 6% of houses own at least one car.
• More than half the people, 57%, have at least a basic education.

Duyure's Geography

Duyure is made up of 5 main villages, called aldeas, and 57 smaller areas called hamlets.

Here are the names of the main villages:

• Duyure (which is also the name of the main town)
• Arado Grande
• El Carrizal Prieto
• El Horno
• Liraqui
• Tierra Colorada

See also

In Spanish: Duyure para niños