# San Antonio de Oriente Municipality – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Francisco Morazan Department 

# San Antonio de Oriente

San Antonio de Oriente is a municipality of Honduras in Francisco Morazan Department. It had an estimated **16,685 people** in 2024 on 211 km² (about 79 per km²). 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16,685people (2024)
- 211km²
- 25mapped services
- 1,219 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Antonio de Oriente?

San Antonio de Oriente had an estimated **16,685 people** in 2024 — 0.9% of Francisco Morazan Department, 125th of 298 municipalities. There are 975 women for every 1,000 men (below the Francisco Morazan Department figure of 1,101). Spread over 211 km², that is about **79 people per km²**, 161st of 298 municipalities.

27.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.1% 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 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,615**

5–9 ****1,468**

10–14 ****1,460**

15–19 ****1,505**

20–24 ****1,659**

25–29 ****1,537**

30–34 ****1,436**

35–39 ****1,206**

40–44 ****1,033**

45–49 ****927**

50–54 ****740**

55–59 ****653**

60–64 ****434**

65–69 ****407**

70–74 ****278**

75–79 ****148**

80+ ****179**

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 San Antonio de Oriente?

San Antonio de Oriente lies in [Francisco Morazan Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/), [Honduras](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Distrito Central](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/distrito-central/), [Guinope](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/el-paraiso/guinope/), [Maraita](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/maraita/), [Moroceli](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/el-paraiso/moroceli/), [Tatumbla](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/tatumbla/), [Valle de Angeles](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/valle-de-angeles/) and [Yuscaran](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/el-paraiso/yuscaran/). By area it is the 129th largest of 298 municipalities in Honduras. It covers 2.5% of [Francisco Morazan Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/francisco-morazan/). The centre of San Antonio de Oriente is about 22 km in a straight line from Tegucigalpa, the capital. The centre point is at 14.0377° N, 87.0080° 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 San Antonio de Oriente

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Antonio de Oriente: 1 nature reserve.

- Reserva Biológica Cerro de Uyuca · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside San Antonio de Oriente

- La Cruz · attraction, Distrito Central15 km
- AGAFAM · attraction, Distrito Central17 km
- Juan Pablo II · memorial, Distrito Central17 km
- estela de tio conejo · monument, Distrito Central17 km
- Plaza Padre José Trinidad Reyes · memorial, Distrito Central18 km
- reloj · memorial, Distrito Central18 km
- Astas de Banderas · monument, Distrito Central18 km
- Refrillantas · attraction, Distrito Central18 km
- Museo de Biologia · museum, Distrito Central18 km
- Centro de Convenciones La Hacienda · attraction, Distrito Central18 km
- Ministerio del Trabajo · attraction, Distrito Central19 km
- AMNET · attraction, Distrito Central19 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: San Antonio de Oriente

- 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) · Tegucigalpa23 km
- Palmerola International Airport (XPL) · Palmerola76 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:19) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:03, sunset around 17:22).

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 San Antonio de Oriente

Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in San Antonio de Oriente. Settlements here lie between about 756 m and 1,632 m above sea level (median 1,219 m).

- Agua Amarilla
- Agua Blanca
- Agua Dulce
- El Agua Blanca
- El Jicarito
- El Matahambre
- El Metal
- El Pedregal
- El Quebrachito
- El Quebracho
- El Tablón
- El Zamorano
- El Zarzal
- Flor Azul
- Hoya Grande
- Joya Grande
- La Ciénaga
- La Concordia
- La Estancia
- Las Casitas
- Las Mesas
- Las Playas
- Los Potreros
- Los Tablones
- Plan de La Virgen
- Río Abajo
- San Antonio de Occidente
- San Antonio de Oriente
- San Fernando
- San Francisco
- San José del Marial
- San Nicolás
- Santa Inés
- Surinca
- Tabla Grande

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 San Antonio de Oriente

Named natural and historic features inside San Antonio de Oriente, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chorrera
- Quebrada El Chile
- Quebrada Hondable
- Quebrada Lirios
- Quebrada Santa Clara
- Río Dulce
- Río La Soledad
- Río Orilla
- Río Salado

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Rancho · 895 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 San Antonio de Oriente and the best time to visit

In San Antonio de Oriente, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,122 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (197 mm) and the driest Feb (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April and July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 12 

Feb 22 10 

Mar 24 12 

Apr 26 40 

May 25 161 

Jun 23 197 

Jul 23 106 

Aug 23 128 

Sep 23 190 

Oct 22 179 

Nov 21 48 

Dec 21 38 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Antonio de Oriente

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Luz del Horizonte · Santa Lucia 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.11760&mlon=-87.08248#map=17/14.11760/-87.08248) 

Bank Banco de Occidente · San Antonio de Oriente 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.01220&mlon=-87.01324#map=17/14.01220/-87.01324) 

ATM Ecoplaza · Distrito Central 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.09254&mlon=-87.15675#map=17/14.09254/-87.15675) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Callejón Central · San Antonio de Oriente 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.01276&mlon=-87.01260#map=17/14.01276/-87.01260) 

Hotel Hotel Centro Kellogg · San Antonio de Oriente 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.01276&mlon=-87.01421#map=17/14.01276/-87.01421) 

Mall Plaza Robles · Santa Lucia 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.12062&mlon=-87.08055#map=17/14.12062/-87.08055) 

School Zamorano, Escuela Agrícola Panamericana. · San Antonio de Oriente 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.01358&mlon=-87.01841#map=17/14.01358/-87.01841) 

College Universidad Zamorano EAP · San Antonio de Oriente 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.01199&mlon=-87.01372#map=17/14.01199/-87.01372) 

Police station Posta El Zamorano · San Antonio de Oriente 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.01171&mlon=-87.01369#map=17/14.01171/-87.01369) 

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 San Antonio de Oriente

Places mapped inside San Antonio de Oriente in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels3
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities7
- Restaurants6
- Police stations2

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 Libertad
- La Venta
- Lepaterique
- Maraita
- Marale
- Nueva Armenia
- Ojojona
- Orica
- Reitoca
- Sabanagrande
- 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 San Antonio de Oriente?In Francisco Morazan Department, Honduras
- What is the population of San Antonio de Oriente?16,685 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Antonio de Oriente?About 27 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Antonio de Oriente?About 79 people per km²
- What borders San Antonio de Oriente?Distrito Central, Guinope, Maraita, Moroceli, Tatumbla, Valle de Angeles and Yuscaran
- What is there to see in San Antonio de Oriente?Reserva Biológica Cerro de Uyuca
- What time zone is San Antonio de Oriente in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Antonio de Oriente?Lempira (HNL)
- What language is spoken in San Antonio de Oriente?Spanish, Garifuna, Mískito (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Antonio de Oriente?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Antonio de Oriente?Settlements lie between 756 m and 1,632 m
- What is the highest point in San Antonio de Oriente?Cerro Rancho (895 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Antonio de Oriente?November to April and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Antonio de Oriente?Luz del Horizonte, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Antonio de Oriente?Banco de Occidente, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Antonio de Oriente?Ecoplaza, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Antonio de Oriente?Gasolinera Callejón Central, about 2.8 km from the centre
- How many banks are in San Antonio de Oriente?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Antonio de Oriente?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Antonio de Oriente?HN0817 (OCHA common operational dataset)