Tomalá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tomalá
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Municipality
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Panoramic View of Tomalà
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 Tomalá
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Lempira |
| Villages | 13 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 6,495 |
| • Density | 135.3/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Tomalá is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lempira area of Honduras. It's one of the smallest municipalities in the Lempira department. You can find it just a short 10-minute drive from the town of Tambla.
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A Look Back in Time
Tomalá began as a small village way back in 1576. It was first built on a swampy area. Because of this, the people decided to move the village to the side of a hill. It has stayed in that new spot ever since.
In 1791, a count of the population showed Tomalá was a town connected to "Curato de Sensenti." Later, in 1889, it became a municipality within the Guarita district.
Exploring Tomalá's Geography
Tomalá is located high up on a mountain. Many other huge mountains surround the main town area. These mountains are covered with beautiful pine forests. The weather here is usually very cool all year round. It only gets a little warmer during the summer months.
Where is Tomalá Located?
Tomalá shares its borders with other municipalities:
- North: San Sebastián municipality
- South: Tambla municipality
- East: San Andrés municipality
- West: Tambla municipality
The total area of Tomalá is about 48 square kilometers (18.5 square miles).
What Tomalá Produces
Tomalá is a great place for growing coffee plants. The high elevation helps the coffee grow well. After coffee, raising cattle is another important activity. Farmers also grow beans and corn. Buying and selling goods, known as commerce, is also a big part of the local economy. Like other areas in the department, the main town has electricity and mobile phone service.
Tomalá's Population
In 2001, about 5,032 people lived in Tomalá. By 2015, this number was expected to grow to 6,495 people.
- Villages: Tomalá has 13 villages.
- Settlements: There are 33 smaller communities or settlements.
Who Lives in Tomalá?
During the 2013 Honduras census, Tomalá municipality had 6,335 people. Most of the people, about 84.37%, were Indigenous, mainly from the Lenca group. About 10.91% were Mestizo (people of mixed European and Indigenous heritage). A smaller number, 3.20%, were White, and 1.48% were Black or Afro-Honduran. A very small number were from other groups.
Visiting Tomalá
To get to Tomalá's main town, it's best to travel through Santa Rosa de Copán, then San Marcos de Ocotepeque, Cololaca, and finally Tambla. The trip takes about two hours. The road up to Cololaca is being paved, and after Cololaca, the road is in very good condition.
Tomalá is a wonderful place for visitors. It's a very quiet and beautiful area with many pine forests. You can see magnificent views of other mountain ranges, especially "Congolón." The parades and holidays in Tomalá are very lively and entertaining. The people in Tomalá are also very friendly and welcoming.
The town's church was built in 1904, and the community takes great care of it. It looks like time has stood still in this charming place.
Local Celebrations
Tomalá has two main local holidays:
- San Francisco de Asis Day: Celebrated on October 4.
- Inmaculada Concepción Day: Celebrated on December 8.
See also
In Spanish: Tomalá (Honduras) para niños
