San José de Colinas

San José de Colinas is a town and 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
  Municipality242.6 km2 (93.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
  Municipality19,115
  Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
  Urban
4,045
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central America)

In 2013, it had an estimated population of 4,962.[1]

San José de Colinas is a colorful city located two hours from San Pedro Sula.

Municipality

The municipality counts on 34 villages of which the most important is San Miguel of lajas.

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.

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References

  1. San José de Colinas on World Gazeteer. Retrieved 3 January 2019.

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