Country Honduras Population 5,070 (2001) | Departament Bay Islands Local time Tuesday 1:04 PM | |
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Weather 27°C, Wind E at 31 km/h, 71% Humidity | ||
Coxen Hole, is the largest city on the island of Roatán, and the capital of the Bay Islands department of Honduras, with a population of 5,070 as of census 2001. It is also the location of the island's Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport.
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Map of Coxen Hole, Honduras
History
The city was founded in 1835 when several families moved to Roatán from the Cayman Islands. It is named after pirate Captain John Coxen/Coxon. Roatán was once home to over 5,000 pirates.
Bus service connects Coxen Hole with other points on the island. Coxen Hole Stadium is located in the town. There is also a small hospital, Woods Medical Facility.
References
Coxen Hole Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA