Sambo Creek is a traditional Garífuna village 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of La Ceiba on the Caribbean Sea north coast of Honduras.[2]

Sambo Creek
Sambo Creek - coast with residential houses (2005)
Sambo Creek - coast with residential houses (2005)
Sambo Creek is located in Honduras
Sambo Creek
Sambo Creek
Coordinates: 15°47′30″N 86°37′51″W / 15.79167°N 86.63083°W / 15.79167; -86.63083
Country Honduras
DepartmentAtlántida
Population
 (2013 census)[1]
 • Total
3,436
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central America)

Culture

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Sambo Creek has one of the largest Garifuna population in Honduras and is considered to be one of the epicenters of cultural preservation. An annual fair in June is held there and traditional dances are still practiced, like the punta.[citation needed]

Demographics

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The ethnic composition is 65% Garifuna, 35% Mestizo.[citation needed]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the localities in La Ceiba Municipality.
  2. ^ "SAMBO CREEK Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.

15°47′30″N 86°37′51″W / 15.79167°N 86.63083°W / 15.79167; -86.63083