San Francisco, Atlántida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Francisco
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Municipality
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 San Francisco, Atlántida
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Atlántida |
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| • Municipality | 282 km2 (109 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 16,315 |
| • Density | 57.85/km2 (149.84/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 12,221 |
San Francisco is a cool town and a larger area called a municipality in Honduras. It's located in the Atlántida department of this Central American country.
Where is San Francisco?
San Francisco is found in the northern part of Honduras. It's part of the Atlántida department, which is known for its beautiful Caribbean coast. This area is a mix of towns and natural spaces.
How Many People Live There?
The town of San Francisco itself is home to about 3,437 people, based on a 2013 count. However, the entire San Francisco municipality is much bigger. In 2020, it was estimated that around 16,315 people lived in the whole municipality. The largest town within this municipality is Santa Ana, with about 6,776 residents in 2013.
What is a Municipality?
In Honduras, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and often several smaller villages or rural areas around it. The San Francisco municipality covers an area of about 282 square kilometers (about 109 square miles). This means it's a pretty good-sized region!
See also
In Spanish: San Francisco (Atlántida) para niños
