Chinda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chinda
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Municipality
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 Chinda
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Santa Bárbara |
| Villages | 10 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.4 km2 (26.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,824 |
| • Density | 70.53/km2 (182.66/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
Chinda is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the country of Honduras. It is part of the department of Santa Bárbara. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough.
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What is Chinda Like?
Chinda covers an area of about 68.4 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 17,000 football fields! In 2015, about 4,824 people lived there.
Where is Chinda Located?
Chinda is found in the western part of Honduras. Honduras is a country in Central America. It is known for its beautiful natural areas and rich history. Chinda is specifically in the Santa Bárbara Department.
Who Lives in Chinda?
A census in 2013 counted the people living in Chinda. Most of the people, about 95.49%, are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous heritage.
About 4.13% of the people are Indigenous. This group includes the Lenca people, who have lived in this region for a very long time. A small number of people are White (0.19%) or Black or Afro-Honduran (0.19%).
What is Chinda's Climate?
Chinda has a tropical savanna climate. This type of climate is often called "Aw" in scientific terms. It means the area is generally warm all year round. It also has a wet season and a dry season.
See also
In Spanish: Chinda para niños
