La Venta, Honduras facts for kids
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La Venta
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Municipality
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 La Venta, Honduras
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Francisco Morazán |
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| • Total | 126 km2 (49 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,291 |
| • Density | 49.93/km2 (129.3/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
La Venta (also known as La Venta del Sur) is a small town in Honduras. It is a municipality located in the southern part of the Francisco Morazán region.
This town is about 52 kilometers (around 32 miles) away from Tegucigalpa. Tegucigalpa is the capital city of Honduras. La Venta is also located very close to the important Pan-American Highway.
What La Venta is Known For
La Venta is a place with many valuable forests. These forests are an important natural resource.
Jobs and Farming
Most people in La Venta work in agriculture. This means they grow crops. A very popular crop grown here is plums. They also grow other soft fruits. Farming provides many jobs for the people living in the municipality.
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