# La Libertad Municipality, Francisco Morazan Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/la-libertad/ Municipality · Francisco Morazan Department # La Libertad La Libertad is a municipality of Honduras in Francisco Morazan Department. It had an estimated **3,154 people** in 2024 on 39 km² (about 81 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,154people (2024) - 38.9km² - 1mapped service - 445 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in La Libertad? La Libertad had an estimated **3,154 people** in 2024 — 0.2% of Francisco Morazan Department, 290th of 298 municipalities. There are 982 women for every 1,000 men (below the Francisco Morazan Department figure of 1,101). Spread over 39 km², that is about **81 people per km²**, 155th of 298 municipalities. 27.6% of people are children under 15 and 9.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Francisco Morazan Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****274** 5–9 ****277** 10–14 ****321** 15–19 ****334** 20–24 ****258** 25–29 ****267** 30–34 ****185** 35–39 ****194** 40–44 ****176** 45–49 ****189** 50–54 ****153** 55–59 ****137** 60–64 ****80** 65–69 ****93** 70–74 ****77** 75–79 ****71** 80+ ****68** Source: [Instituto Nacional de Estadística - INE via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-hnd). ## Where is La Libertad? La Libertad lies in [Francisco Morazan Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/), [Honduras](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Curaren](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/curaren/), [Nacaome](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/valle/nacaome/), [Pespire](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/choluteca/pespire/), [San Francisco de Coray](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/valle/san-francisco-de-coray/), [San Jose](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/choluteca/san-jose/) and [San Miguelito](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/san-miguelito/). By area it is the 290th largest of 298 municipalities in Honduras. It covers 0.5% of [Francisco Morazan Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/). The centre of La Libertad is about 52 km in a straight line from Tegucigalpa, the capital. The centre point is at 13.7063° N, 87.4975° W. Source: [Sistema Nacional de Información Territorial (SINIT), Secretaria Técnica de Planificación y Cooperación Externa (SEPLAN), 2010 via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-hnd). ## Things to see in and around La Libertad ### Nearby, outside La Libertad - La Piedra Falsa · monument, San Jose7.4 km - Piedra del Hoyo · monument, San Jose7.7 km - Represa José Cecilio del Valle · attraction, La Venta15 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: La Libertad - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Tegucigalpa - CurrencyLempira (HNL) - Country calling code+504 - LanguagesSpanish, Garifuna, Mískito - Plug typesType A, B · 110 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Toncontín Airport (TGU) · Tegucigalpa50 km - Palmerola International Airport (XPL) · Palmerola76 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:05, sunset around 17:24). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in La Libertad Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in La Libertad. Settlements here lie between about 154 m and 741 m above sea level (median 445 m). - Agua Caliente - Cerro Buen Hombre - Cerro del Toro - Corral Viejo - El Centro - El Guanacaste - El Hato - El Ignanero - El Pedrero - El Portillo Blanco - El Quebrachal - El Rincón de La Laguna - El Zapote - La Guardarraya - La Hoya - La Libertad - Los Castillo - Los Lazos - Mojón de La Crucita - Piedra Parada - Portillo Blanco - Quebrachal - Santa Inés Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of La Libertad Named natural and historic features inside La Libertad, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Quebrada El Remudadero - Quebrada de La Acequia - Quebrada de La Goya - Quebrada del Hato - Quebrada del Pueblo - Quebrada del Quebrachal - Río La Libertad ### Hills and mountains 3 hills; 2 mountains. - Cerro Los Higos · 979 m - Cerro Colorado · 709 m - Cerro Buen Hombre · 695 m - Cerro Grande · 684 m - Cerro Buen Hombre · 445 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in La Libertad and the best time to visit In La Libertad, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 1,271 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (250 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January and July**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 2 Feb 28 3 Mar 29 7 Apr 30 37 May 28 198 Jun 27 214 Jul 28 111 Aug 28 160 Sep 27 250 Oct 26 231 Nov 26 39 Dec 26 17 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Libertad Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital El Pilar Honduras · Nacaome 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.54233&mlon=-87.48415#map=17/13.54233/-87.48415) Bank Banco Azteca · Nacaome 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.53213&mlon=-87.48708#map=17/13.53213/-87.48708) ATM Banco Atlántida · Nacaome 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.53271&mlon=-87.48700#map=17/13.53271/-87.48700) Petrol pump Gasolinera Puma · Nacaome 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.54262&mlon=-87.48281#map=17/13.54262/-87.48281) Hotel Hotel Sunset · Nacaome 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.54260&mlon=-87.48399#map=17/13.54260/-87.48399) Mall Plaza Centro · Nacaome 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.54233&mlon=-87.48415#map=17/13.54233/-87.48415) School Instituto Polivalente La Libertad · La Libertad 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.70965&mlon=-87.49844#map=17/13.70965/-87.49844) College Escuela Agrícola Luis Landa · Nacaome 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.54021&mlon=-87.47710#map=17/13.54021/-87.47710) Police station Policía Nacional · San Antonio del Norte 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.88386&mlon=-87.70372#map=17/13.88386/-87.70372) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in La Libertad Places mapped inside La Libertad in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other municipalities in Francisco Morazan Department - Alubaren - Cedros - Curaren - Distrito Central - El Porvenir - Guaimaca - La Venta - Lepaterique - Maraita - Marale - Nueva Armenia - Ojojona - Orica - Reitoca - Sabanagrande - San Antonio de Oriente - San Buenaventura - San Ignacio - San Juan de Flores - San Miguelito - Santa Ana - Santa Lucia - Talanga - Tatumbla - Valle de Angeles - Vallecillo - Villa de San Francisco ## Quick answers - Where is La Libertad?In Francisco Morazan Department, Honduras - What is the population of La Libertad?3,154 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in La Libertad?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of La Libertad?About 81 people per km² - What borders La Libertad?Curaren, Nacaome, Pespire, San Francisco de Coray, San Jose and San Miguelito - What is there to see in La Libertad?La Piedra Falsa, Piedra del Hoyo, Represa José Cecilio del Valle - What time zone is La Libertad in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in La Libertad?Lempira (HNL) - What language is spoken in La Libertad?Spanish, Garifuna, Mískito (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in La Libertad?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of La Libertad?Settlements lie between 154 m and 741 m - What is the highest point in La Libertad?Cerro Los Higos (979 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit La Libertad?November to January and July - Where is the nearest hospital to La Libertad?Hospital El Pilar Honduras, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to La Libertad?Banco Azteca, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to La Libertad?Banco Atlántida, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Libertad?Gasolinera Puma, about 18 km from the centre - What is the P-code of La Libertad?HN0807 (OCHA common operational dataset)