Ilama, Honduras
Ilama | |
|---|---|
  Ilama Location within Honduras | |
| Coordinates: 15°04′N 88°13′W / 15.067°N 88.217°W | |
| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Santa Bárbara |
| Municipal charter | 1795 |
| Area | |
| 179.4 km2 (69.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| 9,058 | |
| • Density | 50.49/km2 (130.8/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,117 |
| • Rural | 6,941 |
Ilama is a municipality in the department of Santa Bárbara, Honduras. It covers an area of 179.4 km2 (69.3 sq mi) and had a population of 9,058 inhabitants as per the 2013 national census. It is situated near the Ulúa River.
History
The municipality was formerly known as "Ilamatepeque", a name derived from Nahuatl meaning "hill of the old woman" (cerro de la vieja in Spanish).[1] As per the documents found in the municipal archives, the municipal charter of Ilama was established on 31 December 1795. The document records the election of the first municipal officers in the ciudad de San Cristóbal de Ilamatepeque.[2] The patron saint of Ilama is the Virgin of Lourdes, and the annual patron feast (feria patronal) is celebrated from 1 to 12 February each year.[1][2]
Geography
Ilama is located in the department of Santa Bárbara, Honduras.[3] It is situated on highlands off the Ulúa River. The municipality borders the municipalities of Chinda and Trinidad to the north, Santa Bárbara to the south, San Francisco de Yojoa and San Antonio de Cortés to the east, and San José de Colinas and Gualala to the west.[1][2] It occupies an area of 179.4 km2 (69.3 sq mi),[4]: 19 and an average altitude of 298 m (978 ft).[2]
Administrative divisions
The municipality comprises 13 aldeas (villages) and their associated caseríos (hamlets).[1][4]: 20
| Aldea | Population | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilama (municipal seat) | 2,707 | 1,317 | 1,391 |
| San José de Oriente | 1,710 | 943 | 767 |
| La Cañada | 965 | 537 | 428 |
| San Vicente de las Nieves | 670 | 376 | 294 |
| La Estancia | 647 | 325 | 323 |
| La Fe | 555 | 313 | 242 |
| San Juan de la Cruz | 436 | 250 | 186 |
| La Montañita | 254 | 142 | 112 |
| La Mica | 229 | 120 | 109 |
| Uncana | 260 | 140 | 120 |
| La Cuchilla | 275 | 161 | 114 |
| Cececapa | 240 | 123 | 117 |
| Agua Zarca | 109 | 64 | 45 |
| Total | 9,058 | 4,809 | 4,249 |
Demographics
At the time of the 2013 census, Ilama had a total population of 9,058 inhabitants of whom 4,809 (53.1%) were male and 4,249 (46.9%) were female with a sex ratio of 113.2 men per 100 women. Of the total population, 2,117 (23.4%) lived in the urban and 6,941 (76.6%) in the rural areas.[4]: 20 By age group, 34.7% of the population were aged 0–14, 58.3% were aged 15–64, and 7.1% were aged 65 and over. The median age was 22.6 years and the mean age was 27.6 years.[4]: 19-20 Among the population aged 15 and over, the 2013 census recorded a literacy rate of 74.6%.[4]: 23
There were 2,603 private dwellings in the municipality, of which 2,155 were occupied. The average household size in occupied private dwellings was 4.2 persons. Of the private dwellings, 2,462 (94.6%) were classified as independent houses (casas independientes), and 1,819 (84.4%) were owner-occupied, 99 (4.6%) were rented, and 193 (9.0%) were borrowed or ceded without payment.[4]: 27 Of the occupied private dwellings, 1,854 (86%) obtained water from the public system, 92 (4.3%) from wells, and 73 (3.4%) from other sources. About 1,629 (75.6%) had access to electric lighting, of which 1,375 were connected to the public electricity system.[4]: 29
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Municipality of Ilama". RedHonduras. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 "Municipio de Ilama, Santa Bárbara". Edu-Honduras (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ↑ "Ilama". City Population.de. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 XVII Censo Nacional de Población y VI de Vivienda 2013: Tomo 262, Municipio de Ilama 16-12, Departamento de Santa Bárbara (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) (Report) (in Spanish). February 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
