San José de Colinas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José de Colinas
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Municipality
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 San José de Colinas
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Santa Bárbara |
| Villages | 32 |
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| • Municipality | 241 km2 (93 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 19,771 |
| • Density | 82.04/km2 (212.5/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 5,354 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central America) |
San José de Colinas is a town, with a population of 5,215 (2013 census), and a municipality in the Honduran department of Santa Bárbara.
The municipality has an estimated population of 19,771 in 2020.
San José de Colinas is a colorful city located two hours drive from San Pedro Sula.
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Municipality
The municipality counts 34 villages, of which the most important is San Miguel of lajas, with a population of 828.
Demographics
At the time of the 2013 Honduras census, San José de Colinas municipality had a population of 18,791. Of these, 74.57% were Mestizo, 24.34% White, 0.74% Indigenous, 0.29% Black or Afro-Honduran and 0.06% others.
Tourism
Tourist sites include a Catholic church that dates from 1930 by the creeks of the Jicatuyo River.
Sports
The local football team, Cruz Azul, played in the Honduran second division.
See also
In Spanish: San José de las Colinas para niños
