Florida, Honduras facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Florida
Municipality
Florida, Honduras Location in Honduras
Country	Honduras
Department	Copán
Area
• Municipality	342 km2 (132 sq mi)
Population  (2020 projection)
• Municipality	30,158
• Density	88.18/km2 (228.4/sq mi)
• Urban	7,630

Florida (pronounced flo-REE-dah) is a town in western Honduras. It is part of the Copán area. In 2013, the town itself had a population of 6,384 people. Florida is also a municipality, which means it's a local government area. The whole municipality had about 30,158 people living there in 2020.

About Florida, Honduras

Florida is located in the western part of Honduras. It is known for its local products and lively traditions. The area is part of the Copán department, which is one of the 18 departments in Honduras.

What Florida Produces

The people of Florida, Honduras, grow and raise several important products. These include tobacco, which is a plant grown for its leaves. They also produce corn, a common grain used for food. Raising cattle is another important activity, providing meat and other products.

Fun Fairs and Traditions

Every year, Florida celebrates its feria patronal, or patron saint fair. This special fair takes place towards the end of April. It is a time for fun and community events.

During the fair, you can enjoy many exciting activities:

• Aubades: These are musical performances often held early in the morning.
• Carreras de cintas: This means "ribbon races." Riders on horseback try to collect ribbons from a line.
• Climbing greased poles: People try to climb a tall pole that has been covered in grease. It's a tricky and funny challenge!
• Coronation of the queen of the fair: A special ceremony where a young woman is crowned as the fair's queen.
• Rodeos: Events where cowboys show off their skills with horses and cattle.
• Sack races: A classic fun race where people jump to the finish line inside a sack.

These traditions bring the community together for celebration and fun.