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'''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]]. |
'''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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The ethnic mix is 65% Garifuna, 35% [[Mestizo]]. |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sambo Creek Destination Guide (Atlántida, Honduras) - Trip-Suggest|url=https://trip-suggest.com/honduras/atlantida/sambo-creek|access-date=2021-07-03|website=trip-suggest.com}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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Among the famous natives are Olympic sprinter [[Rolando Palacios]]. |
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The ethnic composition is 65% [[Garifuna]], 35% [[Mestizo]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Destination Guide: Sambo Creek (Departamento de Atlántida) in Honduras {{!}} Tripmondo|url=https://www.tripmondo.com/honduras/departamento-de-atlantida/sambo-creek/|access-date=2021-07-03|website=www.tripmondo.com}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
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*[[Rolando Palacios]], Honduran [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] Sprinter. |
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*[[Milton Núñez]], Honduran footballer. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:55, 3 July 2021
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
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.[3]
Demographics
The ethnic composition is 65% Garifuna, 35% Mestizo.[4]
Notable people
- Rolando Palacios, Honduran Olympic Sprinter.
- Milton Núñez, Honduran footballer.
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of all localities in the Department of Atlántida with at least 200 inhabitants.
- ^ "SAMBO CREEK Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "Sambo Creek Destination Guide (Atlántida, Honduras) - Trip-Suggest". trip-suggest.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "Destination Guide: Sambo Creek (Departamento de Atlántida) in Honduras | Tripmondo". www.tripmondo.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
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15°47′30″N 86°37′51″W / 15.79167°N 86.63083°W
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