Villa de San Antonio
Honduras
Villa de San Antonio
Human Settlement in Honduras
Villa de San Antonio is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.
The municipality consists of a casco urbano (main town), with approximately 7,000 residents, and a large number of 'aldeas' or villages, which bring the municipality's entire population to 17,000. The town is located 20 minutes by car from the department capitals of Comayagua and La Paz, and 90 minutes from Tegucigalpa. Principal economic activities include farming, factory work, and construction. The 'casco urbano' contains two kindgergartens, two elementary schools, and one middle-high school, where students may study for diplomas in 'bachillerato' (liberal arts) or 'comercio.' There are two orphanages within the 'casco urbano;' the independent Hogar Tierra Santa and the Hogar San Antonio, affiliated with the Catholic charity Apufran. There is a health center staffed by a doctor and two nurses. 'The municipality of Villa de San Antonio was founded in 1537, the same year as the nearby city of Comayagua. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Villa de San Antonio | 342.4 km² |
| Population | 23,317 |
| Male Population | 11,299 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 12,018 (51.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +230.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +39.7% |
| Median Age | 21.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 20.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 22 years |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
Map of Villa de San Antonio
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,047 | 12,310 | 16,696 | 23,317 |
| Population Density | 20.6 / km² | 35.9 / km² | 48.8 / km² | 68.1 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 39.7% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa de San Antonio | +230.9% | +89.4% | +39.7% |
| Comayagua Department | +262.7% | +101.9% | +45.8% |
| Honduras | +159.6% | +64.6% | +29.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 21.2 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa de San Antonio | 21.2 years | 20.3 years | 22 years |
| Comayagua Department | 20 years | 19.2 years | 20.8 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Villa de San Antonio Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,413 | 1,377 | 2,790 |
| 5-9 | 1,351 | 1,258 | 2,610 |
| 10-14 | 1,425 | 1,417 | 2,843 |
| 15-19 | 1,401 | 1,431 | 2,832 |
| 20-24 | 1,126 | 1,287 | 2,413 |
| 25-29 | 880 | 979 | 1,860 |
| 30-34 | 724 | 843 | 1,568 |
| 35-39 | 584 | 735 | 1,319 |
| 40-44 | 507 | 584 | 1,091 |
| 45-49 | 424 | 486 | 910 |
| 50-54 | 393 | 430 | 823 |
| 55-59 | 263 | 304 | 567 |
| 60-64 | 247 | 286 | 534 |
| 65-69 | 187 | 204 | 392 |
| 70-74 | 159 | 137 | 297 |
| 75-79 | 99 | 108 | 207 |
| 80-84 | 55 | 79 | 134 |
| 85 Plus | 60 | 75 | 135 |
Population Density
Population Density: 68.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa de San Antonio | 23,317 | 342.4 km² | 68.1 / km² |
| Comayagua Department | 485,912 | 5,071.9 km² | 95.8 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,460 | n/a | n/a |
| 1910 | 1,557 | 6.6% | 97 |
| 1920 | 1,945 | 24.9% | 388 |
| 1930 | 2,482 | 27.6% | 537 |
| 1940 | 3,083 | 24.2% | 601 |
| 1950 | 4,129 | 33.9% | 1,046 |
| 1960 | 5,658 | 37% | 1,529 |
| 1970 | 5,692 | 0.6% | 34 |
| 1990 | 12,310 | 47.1% | 3,309 |
| 2000 | 16,696 | 35.6% | 4,386 |
| 2020 | 25,332 | 23.2% | 4,318 |
| 2030 | 28,749 | 13.5% | 3,417 |
| 2040 | 31,500 | 9.6% | 2,751 |
| 2050 | 33,455 | 6.2% | 1,955 |
| 2060 | 34,688 | 3.7% | 1,233 |
| 2070 | 35,294 | 1.7% | 606 |
| 2080 | 35,364 | 0.2% | 70 |
| 2090 | 35,010 | -1% | -354 |
| 2100 | 34,358 | -1.9% | -652 |
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2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Cities in Comayagua Department
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajuterique | 61.7 km² | 11,146 | 468.2 / mi² |
| Comayagua, Honduras | 834.9 km² | 144,265 | 447.5 / mi² |
| El Rosario, Comayagua | 297.8 km² | 28,856 | 251.0 / mi² |
| Esquías | 389.4 km² | 20,336 | 135.2 / mi² |
| Humuya | 54.2 km² | 1,290 | 61.6 / mi² |
| La Libertad, Comayagua | 319.5 km² | 25,773 | 208.9 / mi² |
| La Trinidad | 85.4 km² | 4,265 | 129.3 / mi² |
| Lamaní | 307.3 km² | 6,867 | 57.9 / mi² |
| Las Lajas, Honduras | 95.2 km² | 14,659 | 399.0 / mi² |
| Lejamaní | 22.5 km² | 5,394 | 619.9 / mi² |
| Meámbar | 409.6 km² | 12,040 | 76.1 / mi² |
| Minas de Oro | 392.8 km² | 12,469 | 82.2 / mi² |
| Ojos de Agua, Honduras | 172.3 km² | 9,665 | 145.3 / mi² |
| San Jerónimo, Comayagua | 227.8 km² | 20,754 | 235.9 / mi² |
| San José de Comayagua | 78.9 km² | 7,388 | 242.5 / mi² |
| San José del Potrero | 198.6 km² | 6,214 | 81.1 / mi² |
| San Luis | 123.1 km² | 10,916 | 229.7 / mi² |
| San Sebastian, Honduras | 44.4 km² | 1,997 | 116.5 / mi² |
| Siguatepeque, Honduras | 392.1 km² | 94,768 | 625.9 / mi² |
| Taulabé | 222 km² | 23,543 | 274.7 / mi² |
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