El Porvenir (El Porvenir)
El Porvenir (Spanish: The Future) is a town, with a population of 5,202 (2013 census), and a municipality in the Honduran department of Atlántida. The largest town of the Municipality is El Pino, with a population of 6,304 (2013 census).
The municipality borders with La Ceiba, San Francisco and Arenal, this one in the department of Yoro. It counts the villages of El Pino and La Unión. Much of El Porvenir extends along a coastline. The beach is a popular place for both locals and visitors, especially during Semana Santa. Most of the area surrounding El Porvenir is dominated by pineapple fields.
The municipality borders with La Ceiba, San Francisco and Arenal, this one in the department of Yoro. It counts the villages of El Pino and La Unión. Much of El Porvenir extends along a coastline. The beach is a popular place for both locals and visitors, especially during Semana Santa. Most of the area surrounding El Porvenir is dominated by pineapple fields.
Map - El Porvenir (El Porvenir)
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Country - Honduras
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Honduras was home to several important Mesoamerican cultures, most notably the Maya, before the Spanish colonization in the sixteenth century. The Spanish introduced Catholicism and the now predominant Spanish language, along with numerous customs that have blended with the indigenous culture. Honduras became independent in 1821 and has since been a republic, although it has consistently endured much social strife and political instability, and remains one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. In 1960, the northern part of what was the Mosquito Coast was transferred from Nicaragua to Honduras by the International Court of Justice.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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HNL | Honduran lempira | L | 2 |
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ES | Spanish language |