Guarita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guarita
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Municipality
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Panoramic View of Guarita
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 Guarita
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Lempira |
| Municipality | 20 November 1795 |
| City | 20 March 1934 |
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| • Total | 172 km2 (66 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,509 |
| • Density | 49.47/km2 (128.1/sq mi) |
Guarita is a municipality in Honduras. It is located in the Lempira department.
Guarita is one of the oldest towns in the Lempira department. The best way to reach Guarita is by traveling through Santa Rosa de Copán, San Marcos de Ocotepeque, and Cololaca. This trip usually takes about 2.5 hours. This route is much easier than going through Gracias. The road is in good condition for most of the year.
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History of Guarita
Guarita has a long and interesting history. In 1791, it was part of an area called "El Curato de Sensenti." Guarita officially became a municipality on November 20, 1795. Later, it was given the status of a city on March 20, 1934.
Geography and Environment
Guarita is located on the side of a mountain. It is surrounded by beautiful forests of pine and oak trees. The mountains and hills in the area are very steep and uneven. The weather in Guarita has been getting warmer over the years. This change is partly due to the cutting down of trees in the forests.
Where is Guarita?
Guarita shares its borders with several other places:
- To the North: It borders the municipalities of Cololaca and San Sebastián.
- To the South: It borders the country of El Salvador.
- To the East: It borders the municipalities of Tambla and San Juan Guarita.
- To the West: It borders the Cololaca municipality and El Salvador.
The total area of Guarita is about 172 square kilometers.
Local Resources
Because Guarita is high above sea level, it is a great place for growing coffee. Many people also work in the forest industry, which is an important part of the local economy. Like in many parts of Honduras, people also grow beans and corn. Guarita has electricity and mobile phone service. There are also a few places where you can access the internet.
Population and People
Most of the people in Guarita are a mix of Spanish settlers and native Indian groups. This mix is called "Mestizo."
How Many People Live Here?
In 2001, about 7,964 people lived in Guarita. By 2008, this number was estimated to be around 8,592 people.
- Guarita has 10 main villages.
- There are 128 smaller settlements within the municipality.
Population Details
According to the 2013 census in Honduras, Guarita had a population of 8,378 people.
- Most people (98.11%) were Mestizo.
- A smaller number (0.90%) were White.
- About 0.81% were Indigenous.
- A very small group (0.17%) were Black or Afro-Honduran.
Tourism and Fun
Guarita has a rich history. It was one of the first places organized during the Spanish colonization. This means it has many old stories and traditions. The buildings in Guarita have a simple, colonial style. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the quiet life of the countryside. People in Guarita are also influenced by media from El Salvador, which is nearby.
Local Celebrations
- The local holiday is "Santa Cruz" day, celebrated from May 3rd to May 5th.
Gallery
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A neighborhood in Guarita
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The old colonial church in Guarita
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Streets in Guarita
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An alley in Guarita
See also
In Spanish: Guarita para niños
