Naranjito, Honduras facts for kids
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Naranjito
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Municipality
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 Naranjito, Honduras
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Santa Bárbara |
| Villages | 13 |
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| • Total | 130.5 km2 (50.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,016 |
| • Density | 99.74/km2 (258.32/sq mi) |
Naranjito is a special kind of town called a municipality in Honduras. It is located in the department of Santa Bárbara. Think of a department like a state or province. Naranjito sits high up, about 920 meters (or 3,018 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite elevated, possibly in a hilly or mountainous area.
People of Naranjito
In 2013, a count of the people in Naranjito showed that about 11,901 people lived there. The people living in Naranjito come from different backgrounds.
Here's a look at the different groups:
- Mestizo: Most people, about 74.51%, are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of Indigenous and European heritage.
- White: About 21.99% of the people are considered White.
- Black or Afro-Honduran: A smaller group, about 0.37%, are of African heritage.
- Indigenous: About 0.25% are Indigenous, meaning their ancestors were the original inhabitants of the land.
- Others: The remaining 2.87% are from other backgrounds.
This mix of people makes Naranjito a place with a rich cultural history!
See also
In Spanish: Naranjito (Honduras) para niños
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