Ilama, Honduras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ilama
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Municipality
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 Ilama, Honduras
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Santa Bárbara |
| Villages | 13 |
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| • Municipality | 179.4 km2 (69.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 9,113 |
| • Density | 50.797/km2 (131.56/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,476 |
Ilama is a small area or "municipality" located in the Santa Bárbara region of Honduras. It is a place where people live and work, just like a town or a small city.
About Ilama
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the smaller villages around it. Ilama covers an area of about 179.4 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a medium-sized city park.
People of Ilama
In 2015, about 9,113 people lived in Ilama. A "census" is like a big count of everyone living in an area. The last census in 2013 showed that 9,058 people lived there.
Most people in Ilama are Mestizo, which means they have a mix of European and Indigenous backgrounds. There are also people who identify as White, Indigenous (especially the Lenca people), and Black or Afro-Honduran. This mix of cultures makes Ilama a diverse place!
Celebrations in Ilama
Every year, Ilama celebrates its "patron saint." A patron saint is like a special protector or guide for a town or group of people. For Ilama, the patron saint is the Virgin of Lourdes.
The celebration happens on February 11th and 12th. During this time, people in Ilama come together for special events and festivities. It's a time for the community to celebrate their traditions and faith.
See also
In Spanish: Ilama para niños
