Juan Francisco Bulnes facts for kids
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Juan Francisco Bulnes
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Municipality
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 Juan Francisco Bulnes
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Gracias a Dios |
| Villages | 7 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 734.96 km2 (283.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,407 |
| • Density | 8.7175/km2 (22.5782/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central America) |
Juan Francisco Bulnes is a special area in Honduras. It is called a municipality. This area is part of the Gracias a Dios department.
In 2015, about 6,407 people lived in Juan Francisco Bulnes. The area has important water sources. These include the Abajo and Platano rivers. There is also a large body of water called the Ibans lagoon. Most towns in the municipality are found near these waters. Ibans is the biggest town. It is also where the only health center for the municipality is located.
People of Juan Francisco Bulnes
In 2013, a study counted the people living in Juan Francisco Bulnes. There were 6,392 residents at that time. People from different backgrounds live here.
Who Lives Here?
Almost half of the people are Mestizo. This means they have mixed European and Indigenous heritage. Another large group is Indigenous. Most of these are Miskito people. About one-tenth of the population is Afro-Honduran or Black. A small number of people are White. There are also a few people from other groups.
