Villa de San Francisco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa de San Francisco
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Municipality
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 Villa de San Francisco
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Francisco Morazán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,816 |
| • Density | 128.8/km2 (333.5/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
Villa de San Francisco is a special kind of town called a municipality in Honduras. It is located in the department of Francisco Morazán. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough, that includes a main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it.
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Understanding Municipalities in Honduras
In Honduras, a municipality is the smallest unit of local government. It has its own local leaders who work to provide services for the people living there. These services can include things like keeping the streets clean, managing local schools, and making sure there is clean water.
What is a Department?
A department in Honduras is a larger area, similar to a state or a province in other countries. Honduras is divided into 18 departments. Each department contains many municipalities. Francisco Morazán is one of these departments, and its capital city is Tegucigalpa, which is also the capital of Honduras.
How Municipalities are Governed
Each municipality has a mayor and a municipal council. These leaders are chosen by the people who live in the municipality through elections. Their job is to make decisions that help the community grow and improve the lives of its residents. They manage local budgets and plan for future projects.
Geography and Location
Villa de San Francisco is located in the central part of Honduras. The country of Honduras is in Central America, a region known for its beautiful landscapes and warm climate. The coordinates for Villa de San Francisco are 14 degrees North latitude and 86 degrees West longitude. This tells us its exact spot on the map.
Climate in the Region
The climate in Villa de San Francisco is classified as a tropical savanna climate, often called "Aw" in the Köppen system. This means it generally has warm temperatures all year round. There are usually two main seasons: a wet season with more rain and a dry season with less rain. This type of climate is common in many parts of Central America.
Population and Community
As of 2015, the municipality of Villa de San Francisco had a total population of 10,816 people. This number includes everyone living in the main town and the surrounding areas that are part of the municipality. The people who live here make up the community, working together and sharing their lives.
See also
- In Spanish: Villa de San Francisco para niños
