El Negrito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Negrito
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 El Negrito
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Yoro |
| Villages | 29 |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 565 km2 (218 sq mi) |
| Population
(2023 projection)
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| • Municipality | 50,550 |
| • Density | 89.47/km2 (231.72/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 20,646 |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central America) |
| Climate | Aw |
El Negrito (pronounced "el neh-GREE-toh") is a lively town in Honduras. It is also a municipality, which is like a local government area. The town is located in the Yoro department of Honduras.
In 2023, the town of El Negrito had about 13,260 people living in its urban area. The entire municipality, including the town and surrounding areas, is home to many more.
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Exploring El Negrito
El Negrito is an important place within the Yoro department. It covers an area of about 565 square kilometers. This makes it a significant part of the region.
The municipality is known for its tropical savanna climate. This means it has warm temperatures all year round. It also experiences distinct wet and dry seasons.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local government area. It includes a main town or city and the smaller villages around it. The municipality of El Negrito helps manage public services for its residents.
Villages of El Negrito
The municipality of El Negrito is made up of many smaller communities. There are 29 different villages within its borders. Each village adds to the unique character of the area.
Here are some of the villages you can find in El Negrito:
- Aldea Paujiles Norte
- Battán
- Campo Perdeíz
- Cerro Prieto No.1
- Cerro Prieto No.2
- El Jocomico
- El Junco
- El Naranjo
- El Pate
- El Robledal
- El Rodeo
- Estero Indio
- Finca Treinta and Cinco
- Finca Treinta and Seis
- Guangolola 1
- Guangolola 2
- Guaymón No.1
- La Laguna
- La Majada
- La Veinte and Nueve
- La Veinte and Ocho
- Las Delicias
- Nueva San Antonio
- Samar
- San Jerónimo
- San José del Negrito
- Toyos
- Villa del Carmen and Treinta and Siete
People of El Negrito
In 2013, a census counted the population of El Negrito municipality. There were 45,363 people living there at that time. The people of El Negrito come from diverse backgrounds.
Most of the people, about 95%, are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous heritage. About 3% of the population is White.
A smaller group, about 1%, are Indigenous. These include groups like the Tolupan, Lenca, Chʼortiʼ, and Nahua people. There are also some Black or Afro-Honduran residents.
See also
In Spanish: El Negrito para niños
