San Nicolás, Municipality in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras
Description
San Nicolás is a municipality in Santa Bárbara Department in western Honduras. The town functions as a local administrative center serving the surrounding communities and rural areas.
History
The municipality was officially established on February 20, 1850, following Spanish colonial settlement in the former Tencoa region. Its founding was part of Honduras administrative reorganization during the 19th century.
Culture
The population of 16,539 residents includes a composition of 81.42% Mestizo, 17.80% White, and smaller percentages of Indigenous and Afro-Honduran communities.
Practical
The town has several schools and basic services including water and electricity access. Visitors should know that rural outlying areas may have limited public services and local guidance can be helpful.
Did you know?
San Nicolás sits on the left bank of the Ulúa River, an important waterway in the region. This riverside location has shaped the town's role as a trading hub for surrounding communities.
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