La Unión, Lempira facts for kids
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La Unión
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La Unión
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 La Unión, Lempira
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Lempira |
| Municipality since | 3 May 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,319 |
| • Density | 158.6/km2 (410.7/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
La Unión is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lempira department of Honduras. It's known for its beautiful green mountains. Getting to La Unión can be a bit of an adventure because it's in a somewhat remote area. You can travel there from Gracias city or from the Santa Bárbara department.
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A Look Back: La Unión's History
Long ago, La Unión was just a small village named "Pueblo Nuevo." It was part of a larger area called "El Conal," which is now the town of San Rafael. La Unión officially became its own municipality on May 3, 1916. This means it became an independent town with its own local government.
Exploring La Unión's Geography
La Unión is situated on a flat area that looks like a plateau. It is surrounded by tall, green mountains. Even though it's high up, the weather is tropical, and you can find many sub-tropical forests.
Where is La Unión Located?
La Unión shares its borders with several other places:
- To the North: It borders the Santa Bárbara department.
- To the South: It borders the municipalities of San Rafael and La Iguala.
- To the East: It borders the Santa Bárbara department.
- To the West: It borders the municipality of La Iguala.
The total area of La Unión is about 84 square kilometers.
What La Unión Offers: Resources and Economy
La Unión is a very successful town, mainly because of coffee. People grow coffee on large farms called "Fincas" in the nearby mountains. They also gather coffee in the town itself. Other important crops include corn and beans, which are essential foods. Local people also raise cattle and produce milk products for their own use.
The town has an English-Spanish school called Abundant Life Christian School. There are also public elementary schools. Electricity and mobile phone services became available in the area around 2006. You can find several small grocery stores, known as Pulperías, in town. Transportation services often have more buses going to Santa Bárbara than to Gracias.
People of La Unión: Population and Demographics
Most people in La Unión are a mix of Native American and Spanish backgrounds. However, in recent years, more people from other countries have moved there.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2001, about 9,800 people lived in La Unión. By 2008, this number was estimated to be around 12,759. The municipality includes 6 villages and 43 smaller settlements.
Who Lives in La Unión?
According to the 2013 Honduras census, La Unión municipality had a population of 12,526 people. Most of them, about 98.46%, were Mestizo (a mix of European and Indigenous heritage). About 0.85% were Indigenous, 0.46% were White, and 0.19% were Black or Afro-Honduran. A very small number, 0.03%, belonged to other groups.
Visiting La Unión: Tourism and Fun
La Unión is a truly wonderful place to visit. The journey to get there is worth it because the mountains around the town are very impressive, thick with trees, and green. The town has some streets paved with rocks, which gives it a charming look. There's also a special viewpoint where visitors can enjoy a beautiful landscape of the entire town. You can find places with internet access if you need to connect.
Local Celebrations
The main local holiday in La Unión is "Divina Pastora" day, celebrated on March 4.
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La Unión, Lempira
See also
In Spanish: La Unión (Lempira) para niños
