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|official_name = Sambo Creek |
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|population_total = 3,436 |
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|population_footnotes = <ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/en/honduras/atlantida/0101__la_ceiba/ Citypopulation.de] Population of the localities in La Ceiba Municipality.</ref> |
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'''Sambo Creek''' is a traditional [[Garifuna|Garífuna]] village 15 |
'''Sambo Creek''' is a traditional [[Garifuna people|Garífuna]] village {{convert|15|km|0}} east of [[La Ceiba]] on the [[Caribbean Sea]] north coast of [[Honduras]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SAMBO CREEK Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com|url=https://www.tageo.com/index-e-ho-v-01-d-m1666800.htm|access-date=2021-07-03|website=www.tageo.com}}</ref> |
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==Culture== |
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Population: +/- 8,000 |
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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.{{cn|date=January 2023}} |
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==Demographics== |
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Ethnic Mix: 85% Garifuna, 15% Mestizo |
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The ethnic composition is 65% [[Garifuna]], 35% [[Mestizo]].{{cn|date=July 2021}} |
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==Notable people== |
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Main reasons people visit: To experience Garifuna culture, music and food. To walk and photograph along the beautiful Sambo Creek beach. |
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*[[Rolando Palacios]], Honduran [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] Sprinter.{{cn|date=January 2023}} |
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*[[Milton Núñez]], Honduran footballer.{{cn|date=January 2023}} |
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==References== |
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Other attractions nearby: Hot Water Springs, Canopy "Zip Line," Tours to Hog Islands (Cayos Cochinos) |
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{{more citations needed|date=January 2021}} |
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One hotel is in village its a large resort only a few kilometers away. Palma Real Hotel, Helen's, '''La Delphina Bed and Breakfast Bar and Grill''' and Hotel Canadien are a close lodging option. |
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[[Category:Garifuna communities]] |
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Among the famous natives are Olympic sprinter [[Rolando Palacios]]. |
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Latest revision as of 00:52, 12 January 2023
Sambo Creek | |
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 Sambo Creek - coast with residential houses (2005) | |
  Sambo Creek | |
| Coordinates: 15°47′30″N 86°37′51″W / 15.79167°N 86.63083°W | |
| Country |  Honduras |
| Department | Atlántida |
| Population (2013 census)[1] | |
• Total | 3,436 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central America) |
Sambo Creek is a traditional Garífuna village 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of La Ceiba on the Caribbean Sea north coast of Honduras.[2]
Culture
[edit]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
[edit]The ethnic composition is 65% Garifuna, 35% Mestizo.[citation needed]
Notable people
[edit]- Rolando Palacios, Honduran Olympic Sprinter.[citation needed]
- Milton Núñez, Honduran footballer.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the localities in La Ceiba Municipality.
- ^ "SAMBO CREEK Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2021) |
15°47′30″N 86°37′51″W / 15.79167°N 86.63083°W
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