Sambo Creek Explained

Official Name:Sambo Creek
Pushpin Map:Honduras
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Honduras
Subdivision Type1:Department
Population As Of:2013 census
Population Total:3,436
Population Footnotes:[1]
Coordinates:15.7917°N -86.6308°W
Timezone:Central America
Utc Offset:-6

Sambo Creek is a traditional Garífuna village 15km (09miles) 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.

Demographics

The ethnic composition is 65% Garifuna, 35% Mestizo.

Notable people

References

15.7917°N -86.6308°W

Notes and References

  1. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/honduras/atlantida/0101__la_ceiba/ Citypopulation.de
  2. Web site: SAMBO CREEK Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com. 2021-07-03. www.tageo.com.