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[[Image:San Sebastian,Lempira 3.JPG|240px|thumb|Central Park in San Sebastián]]
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'''San Sebastián''' is a [[municipality]] in the Honduran [[Departments of Honduras|department]] of [[Lempira department|Lempira]].


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It is one of the most isolated [[municipalities]] in [[Lempira Department|Lempira]] and is located 13 km away from [[San Manuel Colohete]].
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'''San Sebastian''' is a municipality in the Honduran [[Departments of Honduras|department]] of [[Lempira department|Lempira]].

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It is one of the farthest municipalities of the [[Lempira Department|Lempira]] department. It is 13 km ahead of [[San Manuel Colohete]]. It is highly recommended to go on a 4 wheel drive vehicle when visiting this municipality.


== History ==
== History ==
In the census of 1887 it appears as "Colosuca" village, of [[Gracias]]. It became a municipality on 7 March 1896. The name of "Colosuca" means "Beautiful Place".
In the 1887 census, [[San Sebastián]] appeared as [[Colosuca village]], of [[Gracias]]. It became a [[municipality]] on 7 March 1896. The name "[[Colosuca]]" means "Beautiful Place"{{Whose translation|date=April 2019}}.
[[Image:San Sebastian,Lempira 2.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Old Church of San Sebastian]]
[[Image:San Sebastian,Lempira 2.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Old Church of San Sebastián]]


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
{{Confusing section|date=April 2019}}
The municipality capital is up on a big mountain. Surrounded by many pine trees and some oak trees. The mountains are very high and steep. In some of these mountains the vegetation changes to bushes and undergrowth. The origin of the rocks and soil all around is volcanic.
The municipality capital is up on a big mountain, surrounded by many pine trees and some oak trees. The mountains are very high and steep. In some of these mountains the vegetation changes to bushes and undergrowth. The origin of the rocks and soil all around is volcanic.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}}


== Boundaries ==
== Boundaries ==
Its boundaries are:
Its boundaries are:
*North : [[San Manuel Colohete]] municipality and [[Ocotepeque]] department.
*North: [[San Manuel Colohete]] municipality and [[Ocotepeque]] department.
*South : [[Tomalá]] and [[San Andrés, Lempira|San Andrés]] municipalities.
*South: [[Tomalá]] and [[San Andrés, Lempira|San Andrés]] municipalities.
*East : [[La Campa]] and [[San Manuel Colohete]] municipalities.
*East: [[La Campa]] and [[San Manuel Colohete]] municipalities.
*West : [[Guarita]], [[Cololaca]] and [[San Marcos de Caiquin]] municipalities.
*West: [[Guarita]], [[Cololaca]] and [[San Marcos de Caiquin]] municipalities.
*'''Surface Extents''': 227 km²
*'''Area''': 227&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>


== Resources ==
== Resources ==
The coffee harvest provides a lot of jobs for the locals and even people from other places because it is the main economical activity of this region. The second most important activity is raising cattle. The commerce of groceries with [[Gracias]] is a very profitable activity. The corn and beans crops are mostly for local consumption. In 2007, they were installing the pipes for the sewer system. They obtained the water from perforated wells. Also it has electricity and mobile communications coverage. As for the transportation services, only one bus is available and it stays in the municipality capital and travels back from [[Gracias]] in the afternoon.
The [[coffee]] [[harvest]] provides jobs for the locals and people from other places, as it's the main economic activity of the region. The second most important activity is raising [[cattle]]. {{Citation needed|date=October 2022}}The commerce of groceries with [[Gracias]] is a very profitable activity. The corn and bean crops are primarily for local consumption. In 2007, a sewage system was installed, using water from [[Perforation|perforated]] wells. [[San Sebastián]] is connected to the [[Electrical grid|electricity network]] and has [[Mobile telephony|mobile communications]] coverage. As for the transportation services, only one bus is available, and it stays in the municipality's capital and travels back from [[Gracias]] in the afternoon.


== Population ==
== Population ==
*Population: For the year 2001 this municipality had 8,026 people, and in 2013 the municipality had 10,453 people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Sebastián (Municipality, Honduras) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location |url=https://citypopulation.de/en/honduras/admin/lempira/1321__san_sebasti%C3%A1n/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=citypopulation.de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=INE – Instituto Nacional de Estadística Honduras |url=https://www.ine.gob.hn/V3/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |language=es-ES}}</ref>
In this case, the descendants of Native Americans are only 60% of the population, the rest is made up of the cross-breed of Spanish and Indians, some of these individuals have white skin and blue or green eyes.
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*Villages: 7
*'''Population''':For the year 2001 this municipality had 8,025 people, this figure was the base for an estimate, resulting in 10,857 people for the year of 2015.
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*Settlements: 108
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*'''Villages''': 7

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*'''Settlements''': 108
===Demographics===
At the time of the 2013 [[Honduras]] census, [[San Sebastián]] municipality had a population of 10,453. Of these, 89.83% were [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indigenous]] (89.76% [[Lenca]]), 10.00% [[Mestizo]] and 0.17% [[Afro-Hondurans|Black or Afro-Honduran]].<ref>[https://www.ine.gob.hn/V3/baseine/ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), bases de datos en línea]</ref>


== Tourism ==
== Tourism ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=January 2023}}
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Once Colohete is passed the road becomes narrower and steeper and therefore more dangerous. There is 1 river to cross, in the rainy season it is just not possible to do so. There is also a 2nd river, but in this case a bridge was built. The "congolon" mountain can be seen to the south and some other mountains in [[Ocotepeque]] to the north. The old church also gives a good reason to visit, if the traveller enjoys ancient colonial buildings. This municipality is in the "Colosuca" path, this is organised by the national institute of tourism and some Mayor's offices of several municipalities. The object of this is to show the Indian legacy.
Once Colohete is passed the road becomes narrower and steeper and therefore more dangerous. [[Four-wheel drive|4-wheel drive]] vehicles are needed when visiting this municipality.
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*'''Local Holidays''': "San Sebastián" day on 20 January.
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There are two rivers that must be crossed. One can only be crossed during the [[dry season]]. The other can be crossed via a bridge. The [[Congolon Mountain]] can be seen to the south and some other mountains in [[Ocotepeque]] to the north. The old church also gives a good reason to visit, if the traveler enjoys ancient colonial buildings. This municipality is in the [[Colosuca path]], this is organized by the [[National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management|national institute of tourism]] and some Mayor's offices of several municipalities. The object of this is to show the [[Indian legacy]].


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*Local Holidays: "[[San Sebastián]]" day on 20 January.
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==External links==
{{commons|San Sebastian, Lempira|San Sebastián}}


==References==
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[[Image:San Sebastian,Lempira 3.JPG|240px|thumb|left|Central Park in San Sebastián]]
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==External links==
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[[Category:Populated places in Honduras]]
[[Category:Municipalities of the Lempira Department]]
[[Category:Municipalities of the Lempira Department]]

Latest revision as of 15:02, 22 August 2024

San Sebastián
Colosuca
Municipality
Panoramic View San Sebastián
Panoramic View San Sebastián
San Sebastián is located in Honduras
San Sebastián
San Sebastián
Location in Honduras
Coordinates: 14°15′N 88°30′W / 14.250°N 88.500°W / 14.250; -88.500
CountryHonduras
DepartmentLempira
Municipality since7 March 1896; 128 years ago (1896-03-07)
Area
 • Total
227 km2 (88 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
10,857
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Central Park in San Sebastián

San Sebastián is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira.

It is one of the most isolated municipalities in Lempira and is located 13 km away from San Manuel Colohete.

History

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In the 1887 census, San Sebastián appeared as Colosuca village, of Gracias. It became a municipality on 7 March 1896. The name "Colosuca" means "Beautiful Place"[whose translation?].

Old Church of San Sebastián

Geography

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The municipality capital is up on a big mountain, surrounded by many pine trees and some oak trees. The mountains are very high and steep. In some of these mountains the vegetation changes to bushes and undergrowth. The origin of the rocks and soil all around is volcanic.[citation needed]

Boundaries

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Its boundaries are:

Resources

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The coffee harvest provides jobs for the locals and people from other places, as it's the main economic activity of the region. The second most important activity is raising cattle. [citation needed]The commerce of groceries with Gracias is a very profitable activity. The corn and bean crops are primarily for local consumption. In 2007, a sewage system was installed, using water from perforated wells. San Sebastián is connected to the electricity network and has mobile communications coverage. As for the transportation services, only one bus is available, and it stays in the municipality's capital and travels back from Gracias in the afternoon.

Population

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  • Population: For the year 2001 this municipality had 8,026 people, and in 2013 the municipality had 10,453 people.[1][2]
  • Villages: 7
  • Settlements: 108

Demographics

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At the time of the 2013 Honduras census, San Sebastián municipality had a population of 10,453. Of these, 89.83% were Indigenous (89.76% Lenca), 10.00% Mestizo and 0.17% Black or Afro-Honduran.[3]

Tourism

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Once Colohete is passed the road becomes narrower and steeper and therefore more dangerous. 4-wheel drive vehicles are needed when visiting this municipality. There are two rivers that must be crossed. One can only be crossed during the dry season. The other can be crossed via a bridge. The Congolon Mountain can be seen to the south and some other mountains in Ocotepeque to the north. The old church also gives a good reason to visit, if the traveler enjoys ancient colonial buildings. This municipality is in the Colosuca path, this is organized by the national institute of tourism and some Mayor's offices of several municipalities. The object of this is to show the Indian legacy.

References

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  1. ^ "San Sebastián (Municipality, Honduras) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  2. ^ "INE – Instituto Nacional de Estadística Honduras" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  3. ^ Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), bases de datos en línea
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