Tolupan facts for kids
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,600 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Honduras |
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| Languages | |
| Jicaque | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, Roman Catholicism |
The Tolupan or Jicaque people are an indigenous group living in Honduras. They mainly live along the northwest coast of Honduras and in a special community called Montaña de La Flor in central Honduras.
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What is the Tolupan Culture Like?
The Tolupan people are mostly farmers. They grow important crops like beans, maize (corn), and a plant called manioc (also known as cassava). They also enjoy fishing and hunting. Some Tolupan families raise animals for food. Their way of life is similar to the Miskito and Sumo people who live nearby.
A Brief History of the Tolupan People
In the 1800s, a Catholic missionary named Manuel Jesús de Subirian encouraged many Tolupan people to join the main culture of Honduras. He suggested they settle in villages and start growing corn. Other Tolupan people chose to keep their traditional way of life. They continued living in Montaña de la Flor. Because of this, the Honduran government later gave them a special protected area, or reservation, of about 760 hectares (which is about 1,878 acres).
What Other Names Do the Tolupan People Have?
The Tolupan people are known by several other names. These include Cicaque, Hicaque, Ikake, Taguaca, Taupane, Tol, Tolpan, Torrupan, or Xicaque people.
How Have the Tolupan People Been Honored?
A type of snake found in Honduras, called Rhadinella tolpanorum, was named to honor the Tolupan people. This shows respect for their history and presence in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Tolupanes para niños
