El Coyol de Linaca, Honduras
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General Information
| Population* | 450 |
| Number of homes | 140 |
| Avg # of people per home | 3 |
| Primary Occupations | Agriculture, Raising livestock |
| Water System | No |
| Community Bank | No |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Corresponding Health Center & Distance | In community |
| Common Illnesses | Common cold, diarrhea, kidney infection |
| School Access and Distance |
Primary School - In community Secondary School - Choluteca |
| Municipality | Choluteca |
| Department | Choluteca |
| Distance from compounds | 1.5 hours |
*Population does not reflect how many patients will be seen on medical
brigades as many people from surrounding communities come seeking
Medical Brigades medical attention.
Top Needs Expressed
The top three needs expressed by the community are the construction of a water system; construction of latrines, concrete floors, and water storage units; and the improvement of the health center.
El Coyol de Linaca is a community located in the department of Choluteca in the southern part of Honduras. This area of the country is extremely hot with temperatures often soaring to well over 100°F.
El Coyol de Linaca has a primary school that offers kindergarten through sixth grade. The school has four rooms, and there are three teachers. There are 68 students in primary school and 24 students in kindergarten. Students who wish to continue their education beyond sixth grade may choose to attend a secondary school in either Choluteca or San Lorenzo.
Currently, El Coyol de Linaca has a water system that only serves 15 households.
The closest health center is in Central Linaca which about 4 miles away from El Coyol de Linaca.
Very few households have public health infrastructure, including latrines, water storage units, eco-stoves, and concrete floors.
The majority of community members in El Coyol de Linaca grow corn and grains for sustenace. Community members also raise livestock and process cow's milk which they sell.