Concepción, Ocotepeque facts for kids
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Concepción
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Municipality
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 Concepción, Ocotepeque
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Ocotepeque |
| Villages | 4 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 116.16 km2 (44.85 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,249 |
| • Density | 45.188/km2 (117.036/sq mi) |
Concepción (pronounced kon-sep-SYOHN) is a small town in Honduras. It is part of a larger area called a municipality.
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What is Concepción?
Concepción is a municipality located in the country of Honduras. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district. It includes the main town and the smaller villages around it.
Where is Concepción Located?
Concepción is found in the Ocotepeque Department of Honduras. A department in Honduras is like a state or province in other countries. It's a way to divide the country into smaller regions for easier management.
How Big is Concepción?
The total area of the Concepción municipality is about 116.16 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small city or a large park.
Who Lives in Concepción?
In 2015, the population of Concepción was about 5,249 people. This number tells us how many people live in the town and its surrounding villages.
What About the People?
A census taken in 2013 showed that most people in Concepción are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous heritage. A smaller number of people are Indigenous, with some being from the Lenca group. There are also a few people who identify as White or Black.
