Camasca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Camasca
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 Camasca
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Intibucá |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.33 km2 (26.38 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 6,873 |
| • Density | 100.585/km2 (260.51/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
14000
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| Municipality number | 1002 |
Camasca is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the country of Honduras. It is part of the Intibucá department, which is like a state or province in other countries. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Who Lives in Camasca?
Population Count
In 2013, a count of people in Camasca showed that 6,781 people lived there. By 2015, the population had grown slightly to 6,873 people. This helps us understand how many people call Camasca home.
Different Groups of People
Most of the people in Camasca are Indigenous. This means they are part of the original groups of people who lived in the Americas. About 94% of the population belongs to these groups.
The largest Indigenous group in Camasca is the Lenca people, making up about 93.88% of the population. There are also smaller groups of people:
- About 5.28% are Mestizo. This term usually describes people with mixed European and Indigenous heritage.
- A very small number, about 0.25%, are Afro-Honduran or Black.
- Even fewer, about 0.01%, are White.
- The remaining 0.04% belong to other groups.
This mix of people makes Camasca a place with a rich cultural background.
See also
In Spanish: Camasca para niños
