San José de Colinas

San José de Colinas is a town, with a population of 5,215 (2013 census),[2] and a municipality in the Honduran department of Santa Bárbara.

San José de Colinas
Municipality
San José de Colinas
Location in Honduras
Coordinates: 15°02′N 88°18′W
CountryHonduras
DepartmentSanta Bárbara
Villages32
Area
  Municipality241 km2 (93 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 projection)[1]
  Municipality19,771
  Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
  Urban
5,354
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central America)

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.

Municipality

The municipality counts on 34 villages of which the most important is San Miguel of lajas, with a population of 828.[2]

Tourism

Tourist sites include a Catholic temple that dates from 1930 by the creeks of the Jicatuyo River.

Sports

The local football team, Cruz Azul, plays in the Honduran second division.

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of departments and municipalities in Honduras
  2. Citypopulation.de Population of all localities in the Department of Santa Bárbara with at least 200 inhabitants

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