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'''San Sebastian''' is a municipality in the Honduran [[Departments of Honduras|department]] of [[Lempira department|Lempira]].
'''San Sebastian''' is a municipality in the Honduran [[Departments of Honduras|department]] of [[Lempira department|Lempira]].


It is one of the farthest municipalities of the [[Lempira Department|Lempira]] department. It is 13&nbsp;km ahead of [[San Manuel Colohete]]. It is highly recommended to go on a 4 wheel drive vehicle when visiting this municipality.
It is one of the most isolated municipalities of the [[Lempira Department|Lempira]] department. It is 13&nbsp;km ahead of [[San Manuel Colohete]]. It is highly recommended{{By whom|date=April 2019}} to go on a [[Four-wheel drive|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 census of 1887 it appears 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 Sebastian]]


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
{{Confusing section}}
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 span|text=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.|date=April 2019|reason=}}


== Boundaries ==
== Boundaries ==
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== 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 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{{Who|date=April 2019}} were installing the pipes for the sewer system. They obtained the water from perforated wells. Also, it{{What|reason=|date=April 2019}} 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.


== Population ==
== Population ==
{{Confusing section}}
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.
[[Indigenous peoples of Honduras|Indigenous Hondurans]] are only 60% of the population; the remaining 40% is [[Mestizo#Central America|Mestizo]].

*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''Villages''': 7
*'''Villages''': 7
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== Tourism ==
== Tourism ==
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. 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 traveler 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.
*'''Local Holidays''': "San Sebastián" day on 20 January.
*'''Local Holidays''': "San Sebastián" day on 20 January.



Revision as of 15:33, 2 April 2019

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)

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

It is one of the most isolated municipalities of the Lempira department. It is 13 km ahead of San Manuel Colohete. It is highly recommended[by whom?] to go on a 4-wheel drive vehicle when visiting this municipality.

History

In the census of 1887 it appears 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 Sebastian

Geography

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

Its boundaries are:

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[who?] were installing the pipes for the sewer system. They obtained the water from perforated wells. Also, it[clarification needed] 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.

Population

Indigenous Hondurans are only 60% of the population; the remaining 40% is Mestizo.

  • 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.
  • Villages: 7
  • Settlements: 108

Tourism

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 traveler 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.

  • Local Holidays: "San Sebastián" day on 20 January.
Central Park in San Sebastián

14°15′N 88°30′W / 14.250°N 88.500°W / 14.250; -88.500