Atima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atima
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Municipality
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 Atima
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Santa Bárbara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 199.80 km2 (77.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 978 m (3,209 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,976 |
| • Density | 59.940/km2 (155.244/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
Atima is a special kind of local area in Honduras. It's called a municipality and is part of the department of Santa Bárbara. Think of a municipality like a town or city with its own local government, and a department like a state or province.
In 2018, about 11,976 people lived in Atima. The person in charge, like the leader of the municipality, is called the mayor. As of 2020, the mayor of Atima is Roger Gabriel Leiva Gonzales.
Who Lives in Atima?
This section talks about the different groups of people who live in Atima.
Population Count
According to a count done in 2013, the Atima municipality had a total population of 17,648 people. This number helps us understand how many people call Atima home.
Diverse Backgrounds
The people of Atima come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups:
- Mestizo: About 88.62% of the people are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous (native) ancestors.
- Indigenous: Around 7.13% of the population are Indigenous peoples. These are the original inhabitants of the land. A large part of this group, 6.96%, are from the Lenca people, who have a rich history in Honduras.
- White: About 3.54% of the people are identified as White.
- Black or Afro-Honduran: A smaller group, 0.71%, are Black or Afro-Honduran, meaning they have African ancestry.
This mix of cultures makes Atima a diverse and interesting place!
See also
In Spanish: Atima para niños
