Santa Elena, Honduras facts for kids
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Santa Elena
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Municipality
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 Santa Elena, Honduras
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | La Paz |
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| • Total | 164 km2 (63 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,658 |
| • Density | 77.18/km2 (199.9/sq mi) |
Santa Elena is a small town and a municipality in the country of Honduras. It is located in the department of La Paz.
Who Lives in Santa Elena?
Santa Elena is home to many people. In 2013, about 12,162 people lived in the municipality. Most of the people living here are Indigenous.
Indigenous People of Santa Elena
A large part of the population, about 92%, are Indigenous people. Most of them belong to the Lenca group. The Lenca are one of the oldest Indigenous groups in Honduras. They have a rich history and culture.
Other Groups in Santa Elena
About 8% of the people in Santa Elena are Mestizo. Mestizo means they have mixed European and Indigenous backgrounds. A very small number of people are Black or Afro-Honduran or White.
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