San Marcos, Ocotepeque
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San Marcos | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
  San Marcos | |
| Coordinates: 14°24′N 88°57′W / 14.400°N 88.950°W | |
| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Ocotepeque |
| Villages | 14 |
| Area | |
• Municipality | 169 km2 (65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 projection)[1] | |
• Municipality | 22,598 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 7,754 |
| Postal code | 43201 |
San Marcos is a town, with a population of 6,836 (2013 census),[2] and a municipality in the Honduran department of Ocotepeque.
This municipality of 22,000 people is located in Western Honduras bordering Guatemala and El Salvador. It's situated between the highest point in Honduras, Mount Meredon, and the Rio Grande and Suntulin Rivers. It was founded by Spanish and Belgian gold miners. San Marcos de Ocotepeque is a bustle of cultural activity ranging from plays to literary events.[citation needed]
