Quimistán is a municipality in Santa Bárbara Department of Honduras. It covers an area of and had a population of 47,993 inhabitants according to the 2013 national census. It is the most populous municipality in Santa Bárbara department.
History
The region was part of the region conquered by the conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in the early 16th century CE. In 1791, it is mentioned as part of the curato (ecclesiastical jurisdiction) of Petoa. Later, it was part of the San Pedro partido, which later became San Pedro Sula. The word Quimistan is from Mexican roots and means "Place of mice or spies".
Geography
Quimistan is located in the department of Santa Bárbara in Honduras. It borders the municipalities of Petoa and San Marcos to the south, Azacualpa and Macuelizo to the west, San Pedro Sula to the west, and Omoa to the north.
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