Campamento, Honduras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Campamento, Honduras
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Olancho |
| Villages | 10 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 391.49 km2 (151.16 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 20,766 |
| • Density | 53.0435/km2 (137.382/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
Campamento is a municipality located in the country of Honduras. It is in the southwest part of the Olancho department. Campamento is found south of Concordia and west of Juticalpa.
The municipality of Campamento is at the start of the Olancho region. It sits along the main highway that comes from Tegucigalpa, the capital city. The town of Campamento itself is near the center of the municipality. It is just north of the main highway.
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Who Lives in Campamento?
In 2013, a census was taken in Honduras. It showed that the Campamento municipality had a population of 19,832 people.
Most of the people living there, about 97.51%, are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous heritage. About 2.00% of the people are White. A smaller number, 0.26%, are Indigenous. About 0.21% are Black or Afro-Honduran. The remaining 0.03% belong to other groups.
What is the Land Like in Campamento?
Campamento is in a mountainous area. It has many large pine forests. These forests are an important part of the local economy.
Farming and Natural Resources
Smaller farms are found in the lower valleys. Farmers mostly grow beans and corn there. At higher elevations, you will find large coffee farms.
Campamento is well-known for its big pine forests. Trees from these forests are cut down and processed. This happens at local lumber mills. Near the eastern edge of Campamento, along the Rio Guayape, there is a large fish farm. This farm raises Tilapia fish to be sold to other places.
What Can You Find in Campamento Town?
The center of Campamento town has several useful places. You can find two small hotels if you need a place to stay. There are also many restaurants and shops. You can buy groceries at the supermarkets. The town also has a post office.
Central Park and Important Buildings
A small central park is located along the main street. On the west side of the park is the Alcaldia. This is the municipal or town hall building. On the east side of the park is the Catholic church called Santa Anna.
The central park has been updated and is a popular spot. People come here in the evenings to talk and walk around. Olancho is known as a place of peace and love. It also has beautiful local rivers, like the Almendares River.
Places for Kids
Campamento also has a "plazita." This is a small park that was almost removed. But it was kept so children would have a place to play. Every afternoon, people of all ages can be seen walking or playing there.
Getting Around Campamento
Local buses run several times a day from the central park to Tegucigalpa. Buses from Juticalpa and Catacamas also pass by the town. They use the main highway on the south side of town.
See also
In Spanish: Campamento (Honduras) para niños
