San Antonio de Oriente facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Antonio de Oriente
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 San Antonio de Oriente
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Francisco Morazán |
| Founded | 1660 |
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| • Total | 227 km2 (88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,173 m (3,848 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,299 |
| • Density | 67.40/km2 (174.6/sq mi) |
San Antonio de Oriente is a small town in Honduras. It is a municipality located in the Francisco Morazán area. In 2015, about 15,299 people lived there.
This town is high up in the mountains. It is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) away from Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. The Santa Iné River flows through the municipality from south to north.
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History of San Antonio de Oriente
The first people settled in this area around 1660. They started a village called Mineral de San Antonio. This old village was about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from where the town is today. Now, that old village is known as San Antonio Yusguare.
There is another place nearby called San Antonio Ocidente. It is about one kilometer (0.6 miles) west of the current San Antonio de Oriente.
Life in San Antonio de Oriente
Life in San Antonio de Oriente is focused on community. The town has important services for its residents. There is a school where children can learn and grow. There is also a health center to help people stay well.
Many young people from the town move to Tegucigalpa. They go there to continue their studies. This shows how important education is to the families in San Antonio de Oriente.
Famous People from San Antonio de Oriente
San Antonio de Oriente is the birthplace of a notable historical figure.
Florencio Xatruch
Florencio Xatruch (1811 - 1893) was born in this town. He became a General and was a very important leader in Honduran history. In 1856, he led the Honduran army. They went to Nicaragua to fight against William Walker. Walker was an American who tried to take control of Central American countries. General Xatruch played a key role in stopping him.
Images for kids
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A view of San Antonio de Oriente.
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio de Oriente para niños
