# San Antonio del Norte Municipality, La Paz Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/san-antonio-del-norte/ Municipality · La Paz Department # San Antonio del Norte San Antonio del Norte is a municipality of Honduras in La Paz Department. It had an estimated **3,099 people** in 2024 on 75 km² (about 41 per km²). 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,099people (2024) - 75.3km² - 5mapped services - 418 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Antonio del Norte? San Antonio del Norte had an estimated **3,099 people** in 2024 — 1.3% of La Paz Department, 291st of 298 municipalities. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (close to the La Paz Department figure of 1,055). Spread over 75 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 247th of 298 municipalities. 26.5% of people are children under 15 and 12.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 24 across La Paz Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****264** 5–9 ****282** 10–14 ****276** 15–19 ****240** 20–24 ****270** 25–29 ****224** 30–34 ****196** 35–39 ****186** 40–44 ****159** 45–49 ****155** 50–54 ****192** 55–59 ****126** 60–64 ****132** 65–69 ****115** 70–74 ****105** 75–79 ****64** 80+ ****113** 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 del Norte? San Antonio del Norte lies in [La Paz Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/), [Honduras](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Aguanqueterique](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/aguanqueterique/), [Caridad](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/valle/caridad/), [Lauterique](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/lauterique/), [Mercedes de Oriente](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/mercedes-de-oriente/) and [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/san-juan/). By area it is the 241st largest of 298 municipalities in Honduras. It covers 3.0% of [La Paz Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/la-paz/). The centre of San Antonio del Norte is about 59 km in a straight line from Tegucigalpa, the capital. It is about 48 km from La Paz, the main town of La Paz Department. The centre point is at 13.8903° N, 87.7182° 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). ## Know before you go: San Antonio del Norte - 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 - Palmerola International Airport (XPL) · Palmerola56 km - Toncontín Airport (TGU) · Tegucigalpa57 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 06:06, sunset around 17:25). 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 del Norte Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in San Antonio del Norte. The largest with a recorded population: San Antonio del Norte (1,002). Settlements here lie between about 287 m and 787 m above sea level (median 418 m). - Agua Caliente - Apacilina - Calabaza - Canas - Corral Falso - El Aguaje - El Barreal - El Chagüite - El Credo - El Gramalito - El Jicaral - El Jícaro - El Platanar - El Potrero - El Quiscamote - El Retirito - El Tablón - El Terrero - Guachipilín - Hato Viejo - Irute - La Cuevita - La Guacamaya - La Ringlera - La Torrecilla - Las Joyitas - Las Limas - Las Majadas - Las Pilas - Los Positos - Mal Aire - Manantial Monte del Oro - Matapalo - Nance Dulce - Paso del Roble - Piedra Gorda - Pitahayas - Portillo de La Cruz - Portillo de La Jagua - Portillo de La Laguna - Salamar - San Antonio del Norte - Talquetzal 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 del Norte Named natural and historic features inside San Antonio del Norte, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Quebrada El Pegadero - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada Los Chochos - Quebrada Monte del Oro - Quebrada de La Laguna - Quebrada del Muerto - Río Apacilina - Río Cuane - Río Matapalo - Río Umire - Río de Cañas ### Hills and mountains 9 hills; 4 mountains. - Cerro Buena Vista · 1,190 m - Cerro Ceniceras · 1,165 m - Cerro Zapigre · 785 m - Cerro Coquimbo · 739 m - Cerro Tule · 668 m - Cerro La Peña · 653 m - Cerro El Zopilote · 624 m - Cerro Oromontique · 611 m - Cerro Grande · 609 m - Cerro de Calderas · 505 m - Cerro Guangazne · 448 m - Cerro Picapiedra · 423 m - Cerro La Cenicera · 309 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 del Norte and the best time to visit In San Antonio del Norte, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Nov (21 °C). About 1,167 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (213 mm) and the driest Feb (8 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 22 8 Feb 23 8 Mar 25 10 Apr 26 40 May 25 170 Jun 23 201 Jul 23 114 Aug 24 148 Sep 23 213 Oct 22 184 Nov 21 43 Dec 21 28 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Antonio del Norte Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Integral de Salud Aguanqueterique · Aguanqueterique 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.95034&mlon=-87.66623#map=17/13.95034/-87.66623) ATM Wolfran sorto · Marcala 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.11682&mlon=-87.99380#map=17/14.11682/-87.99380) Petrol pump PUMA · Goascoran 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.59564&mlon=-87.76191#map=17/13.59564/-87.76191) Hotel Hotel Nohemy · San Antonio del Norte 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.88367&mlon=-87.70343#map=17/13.88367/-87.70343) School Escuela Mixta Celestino Padilla · San Antonio del Norte 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.88323&mlon=-87.70090#map=17/13.88323/-87.70090) Police station Policía Nacional · San Antonio del Norte 1.7 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 San Antonio del Norte Places mapped inside San Antonio del Norte in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Schools2 - Pharmacies1 - Police stations1 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 La Paz Department - Aguanqueterique - Cabanas - Cane - Chinacla - Guajiquiro - La Paz - Lauterique - Marcala - Mercedes de Oriente - Opatoro - San Jose - San Juan - San Pedro de Tutule - Santa Ana - Santa Elena - Santa Maria - Santiago de Puringla - Yarula ## Quick answers - Where is San Antonio del Norte?In La Paz Department, Honduras - What is the population of San Antonio del Norte?3,099 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Antonio del Norte?About 30 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Antonio del Norte?About 41 people per km² - What borders San Antonio del Norte?Aguanqueterique, Caridad, Lauterique, Mercedes de Oriente and San Juan - What time zone is San Antonio del Norte in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Antonio del Norte?Lempira (HNL) - What language is spoken in San Antonio del Norte?Spanish, Garifuna, Mískito (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Antonio del Norte?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Antonio del Norte?Settlements lie between 287 m and 787 m - What is the highest point in San Antonio del Norte?Cerro Buena Vista (1,190 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Antonio del Norte?November to April and July - Where is the nearest hospital to San Antonio del Norte?Centro Integral de Salud Aguanqueterique, about 8.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Antonio del Norte?Wolfran sorto, about 39 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Antonio del Norte?PUMA, about 33 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Antonio del Norte?HN1211 (OCHA common operational dataset)