La Iguala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Iguala
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Municipality
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Panoramic View of La Iguala Centro
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 La Iguala
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Lempira |
| Founded | 1 May 1556 |
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| • Total | 349 km2 (135 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,805 |
| • Density | 76.81/km2 (198.92/sq mi) |
La Iguala (Spanish pronunciation: [lajˈɣwala]) is a town and a municipality in the Lempira Department of Honduras. It is one of the oldest towns in this area. The main part of the town is called "La Iguala Centro".
Getting to La Iguala can be a bit tricky because of the roads. One way involves driving about 30 kilometers through mountains and small villages. After that, you take another 15-kilometer detour to "La Iguala Centro". This part of the road can be rough. Another way is shorter, about 30 minutes, but it's only good for vehicles with four-wheel drive.
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History of La Iguala
La Iguala is a very old town. It was first settled by the Lenca Indians. The town officially became a municipality on May 1, 1556. It was first named "Santiago de La Iguala". Over time, people shortened the name to just "La Iguala". The town already existed when the Spanish founded the city of Gracias.
Geography and Nature
La Iguala is located between two rivers. These rivers join together right in the town. The town is also surrounded by many high and steep hills. You can find many beautiful pine forests in the area.
Where is La Iguala?
La Iguala shares its borders with several other places:
- North: La Unión municipality and the Santa Bárbara department.
- South: Belén municipality.
- East: San Rafael municipality and the Intibuca department.
- West: Lepaera municipality.
The total area of La Iguala is about 349 square kilometers.
Local Resources
"La Iguala Centro" isn't the best place for growing coffee. However, in the higher mountains around the town, coffee has become the main crop. People in "La Iguala Centro" often grow corn and beans. They also grow small amounts of bananas and pineapples. Farmers raise cattle and make milk products, mostly for local use. The town has electricity and mobile phone services.
People of La Iguala
When you visit "La Iguala Centro", you can see the unique features of the people. About three-quarters of the people are descendants of the Lenca natives. The other quarter are Mestizo people, meaning they have mixed European and Indigenous heritage.
Population Numbers
In 2001, the population of La Iguala was 18,043 people. By 2013, the population had grown to 25,491 people.
- The municipality has 26 villages.
- It also has 86 smaller settlements.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2013 census in Honduras, the people of La Iguala municipality were:
- 52.73% Mestizo (mixed heritage).
- 44.13% Indigenous (mostly Lenca people).
- 2.20% White.
- 0.89% Black or Afro-Honduran.
- 0.04% other groups.
Things to See and Do
La Iguala is a quiet, rural area. It might not have many big tourist attractions, but it offers a peaceful experience.
- You can visit the old colonial church.
- You might also see some old birth certificates from 1883 in the local office.
- Fishing is another activity you can enjoy here.
Local Celebrations
The main local holiday is "Virgen de Los Angeles" day. This celebration takes place from August 13 to 16 each year.
Gallery
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The Mayor's Office and other administrative buildings
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Old Colonial Church of La Iguala Centro
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Central Park on one side of The Church
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Crossing "Conchaguala" river
See also
In Spanish: La Iguala para niños
