El Porvenir, Francisco Morazán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Porvenir
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Municipality
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 El Porvenir, Francisco Morazán
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Francisco Morazán |
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| • Total | 400 km2 (200 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,669 |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
El Porvenir is a special kind of area called a municipality in Honduras. It is located within the department of Francisco Morazán. Think of a department like a state or province, and a municipality as a smaller local government area within it.
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About El Porvenir
El Porvenir is one of the many municipalities that make up the country of Honduras. It is found in the central part of Honduras, within the Francisco Morazán department. This department is named after a famous Honduran leader.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local area that has its own government. This government helps manage things like local services, roads, and public spaces for the people who live there. It's like a town or city, but it also includes the surrounding rural areas.
Where is El Porvenir Located?
El Porvenir is located in the Francisco Morazán department. This department is in the middle of Honduras. The capital city of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, is also in this department. El Porvenir is positioned at about 14 degrees North latitude and 87 degrees West longitude.
Population and Size
As of 2015, about 21,669 people lived in El Porvenir. The municipality covers an area of about 400 square kilometers. This gives you an idea of how many people live in the area and how much space it covers.
See also
In Spanish: El Porvenir (Francisco Morazán) para niños
