# Trujillo > city in Honduras **Wikidata**: [Q992173](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q992173) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trujillo,_Honduras) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/trujillo-q992173 ## Summary Trujillo is a coastal city in the Colón Department of Honduras, founded in 1525. It serves as both a historic port town and a modern municipality with a population of over 60,000. Known for its scenic bay and colonial heritage, Trujillo plays a significant role in Honduras’s cultural and geographic identity. ## Key Facts - Founded on May 18, 1525 - Located in the Colón Department of Honduras - Population: 60,558 (as of 2013 census) - Area: 955.2 square kilometers - Elevation: approximately 15 meters above sea level - Timezone: UTC−06:00 - Coordinates: 15.9179°N, -85.9530°W - UN/LOCODE: HNTJI - Sitelink count: 31 - Has multiple aliases including Bahía de Trujillo, Trujillo (Honduras), and トルヒージョ (Japanese) - Hosts a page banner image and coat of arms from Wikimedia Commons - Twinned administrative bodies include Trujillo in other jurisdictions - Described in historical sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica - Featured in over 30 Wikipedia language editions including English, Spanish, French, and Chinese - Noted for its biodiversity via iNaturalist (place ID: 31370) - Connected to institutions like Yale LUX, Library of Congress, VIAF, and Fast ID systems - Geonames ID: 3600592 - OpenStreetMap IDs: node 304624491, relation 6049959 - WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJymFCbqv4KG6bYPBRDH4q - Canadiana Name Authority ID: ncf12008961 - FAST ID: 1211847 - GND ID: 4559998-1 - SNARC ID: 1922 - Freebase ID: /m/0752zy - Category for people born here: Q28100136 - Category of associated people: Q110553693 ## FAQs ### When was Trujillo founded? Trujillo was officially established on May 18, 1525, according to historical records from the German Wikipedia. ### What is the population of Trujillo? As of the 2013 census, Trujillo had a population of 60,558. ### Where is Trujillo located? Trujillo is located in the Colón Department of Honduras and serves as its capital. ### What is the size and geography of Trujillo? The city covers an area of 955.2 square kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 15 meters above sea level. Its coordinates are 15.9179°N, -85.9530°W. ### What languages have Wikipedia entries about Trujillo? Trujillo is documented in over 30 language versions of Wikipedia, including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and others. ### Is Trujillo connected to any international databases or systems? Yes, Trujillo is referenced in major global databases such as VIAF, WorldCat, iNaturalist, OpenStreetMap, and others. ### What is the administrative structure of Trujillo? Trujillo is both a city and a municipality within the Colón Department. It is also twinned with other administrative bodies named Trujillo. ### What historical sources mention Trujillo? Trujillo is mentioned in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the 1911 edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica. ### What is the time zone of Trujillo? Trujillo is in the UTC−06:00 time zone. ### What is the significance of the UN/LOCODE HNTJI? The UN/LOCODE HNTJI identifies Trujillo in international trade and logistics systems. ## Why It Matters Trujillo holds historical significance as one of the oldest ports in the Americas, founded by Spanish colonists in 1525. It has served as a strategic coastal hub for trade and military operations throughout Central American history. Its location on the Caribbean coast makes it a key site for both cultural heritage and ecological study. The city also plays a role in global biodiversity research through its listing in the iNaturalist database. Its presence in multiple encyclopedias and international databases underscores its enduring relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts. ## Notable For - Being one of the first Spanish settlements in the New World - Hosting a diverse array of international identifiers (VIAF, GND, WorldCat, etc.) - Serving as a case study in Caribbean colonial urban development - Being twinned with multiple locations sharing the same name - Containing a rich repository of geographic and cultural data across multiple languages and platforms - Its biodiversity, as indexed by iNaturalist - Its role as the capital of Colón Department - Its detailed documentation in both historical and modern reference works ## Body ### History Trujillo was founded on May 18, 1525, making it one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the Americas. It was originally established as a port and military base, playing a key role in Spanish colonial expansion. The city's history is deeply tied to the Caribbean coast and its strategic importance in early transatlantic trade. ### Geography and Demographics Trujillo covers an area of 955.2 square kilometers and is located in the Colón Department, of which it is the capital. The city sits at an elevation of 15 meters above sea level and is positioned at 15.9179°N, -85.9530°W. As of the 2013 census, its population was recorded as 60,558. ### Administrative and Political Structure Trujillo is both a city and a municipality within the Colón Department. It is identified by the UN/LOCODE HNTJI in international logistics systems. The city is also twinned with other administrative bodies named Trujillo, indicating a shared cultural or historical identity. ### Cultural and Historical References Trujillo is mentioned in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the 1911 edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica. These references highlight its historical significance and role in early Spanish colonial history. ### International Recognition Trujillo is indexed in numerous international databases, including: - **VIAF**: ID 144252662 - **GND**: ID 4559998-1 - **WorldCat Entities**: ID E39PBJymFCbqv4KG6bYPBRDH4q - **iNaturalist**: Place ID 31370 - **OpenStreetMap**: Node 304624491, Relation 6049959 - **Canadiana Name Authority**: ID ncf12008961 - **FAST ID**: 1211847 - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n81018381 ### Digital Presence Trujillo is documented in over 30 language versions of Wikipedia, including entries in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. It also has a dedicated Commons category and numerous related images, including a page banner and coat of arms. ### Notable People and Categories The city is associated with: - **Category for people born here**: Q28100136 - **Category of associated people**: Q110553693 These categories reflect individuals who were either born in or significantly connected to Trujillo. ### Related Projects and Databases Trujillo is part of several global knowledge systems: - **Yale LUX ID**: place/7fbdc0a3-19ca-4aa2-89fb-5d7f3ad87a05 - **Freebase ID**: /m/0752zy - **Geonames ID**: 3600592 - **Who's On First ID**: 421186499 These identifiers allow Trujillo to be cross-referenced in global geographic and cultural databases. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. 2013 Honduran census 4. GeoNames 5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/hn.htm) 6. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip) 7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File