Veracruz, Honduras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Veracruz
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Municipality
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 Veracruz, Honduras
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Copán |
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| • Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,350 |
| • Density | 104.7/km2 (271/sq mi) |
Veracruz (pronounced "veh-rah-KROOS") is a small town and a municipality in the country of Honduras. It is located in the department of Copán. Think of a municipality as a local government area, a bit like a county or a district, and a department as a larger region, similar to a state.
About Veracruz
Veracruz is a part of the Copán department in western Honduras. It is known for its natural beauty and local communities. The area is mostly rural, meaning it has lots of open land and farms rather than big cities.
Location and Size
Veracruz is located at 14°55′N 88°47′W / 14.917°N 88.783°W. It covers an area of about 32 square kilometers (which is about 12 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a small city or a large park.
Population
As of 2015, about 3,350 people lived in Veracruz. This makes it a small community where many people likely know each other. The people who live there are called its population.
See also
In Spanish: Veracruz (Honduras) para niños
