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Roatan info Roatan, located between the islands of Utila and Guanaja (16.34 N 86.33 W), is the largest of Honduras' Bay Islands. The island was formerly known as Ruatan and Rattan. It is approximately 60 kilometres long, and less than 8 kilometres wide at its widest point. The island consists of two municipalities (out of a total of four in the department): Jose Santos Guardiola in east and Roatan (also including the Cayos Cochinos further south in the west. The most populated town of the island is Coxen Hole, capital of Roatan municipality, located in the southwest. Other important towns include French Harbour, West End, and Oak Ridge, the capital of Jose Santos Guardiola municipality. The name Jose Santos Guardiola derives from former President of Honduras Jose Santos Guardiola, historically known for sending Filibuster William Walker to the firing squad. (info found on Wikipedia) 
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