Santa María del Real facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa María del Real
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Municipality
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 Santa María del Real
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Olancho |
| Villages | 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 230.80 km2 (89.11 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,767 |
| • Density | 46.651/km2 (120.825/sq mi) |
Santa María del Real is a small town and a municipality located in the country of Honduras. It is part of the Olancho Department, which is one of the largest departments in Honduras. This area is known for its beautiful natural landscapes.
Who Lives in Santa María del Real?
In 2013, a count of the people living in Santa María del Real showed there were 10,636 residents. Most of the people living here are of mixed heritage.
Understanding the Population Mix
About 87.83% of the people are Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous (native) backgrounds.
Around 8.17% of the people are considered White. This usually means they have mostly European ancestry.
About 2.18% of the residents are Black or Afro-Honduran. Their ancestors came from Africa.
A smaller group, about 1.81%, are Indigenous. These are the native people of the Americas. Within this group, 1.09% are Chʼortiʼ and 0.39% are Lenca people.
Only a very small number, 0.01%, belong to other groups. This mix of people makes Santa María del Real a place with a rich cultural background.
See also
For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Santa María del Real para niños
