Sambo Creek
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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.[citation needed]
Demographics
The ethnic composition is 65% Garifuna, 35% Mestizo.[citation needed]
Notable people
- Rolando Palacios, Honduran Olympic Sprinter.[citation needed]
- Milton Núñez, Honduran footballer.[citation needed]
References
- ^ 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.
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15°47′30″N 86°37′51″W / 15.79167°N 86.63083°W
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