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La Unión, Copán is located in Honduras
La Unión, Copán
La Unión, Copán
Location in Honduras
Country Honduras
Department Copán
Area
 • Total 215 km2 (83 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 16,311
 • Density 75.87/km2 (196.5/sq mi)

La Unión is a small and interesting place in the country of Honduras. It is a type of local area called a municipality. This means it has its own local government. La Unión is part of the Copán Department, which is like a state or province in Honduras.

Where is La Unión?

La Unión is located in the western part of Honduras. It sits in the Copán Department. You can find it by looking at the coordinates: 14 degrees 40 minutes North and 88 degrees 54 minutes West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map!

How Big is La Unión?

The total area of La Unión is about 215 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city. It's a place with both natural areas and places where people live and work.

Who Lives in La Unión?

As of 2015, about 16,311 people called La Unión home. This number includes all the families, kids, and adults living in the municipality. It's a community where people live together and share their daily lives.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a local government area. Think of it like a town or a county. It has its own leaders who help manage things like local services and community projects. The people who live in a municipality are called its residents.

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