Tela, Administrative division in Tela, Honduras.
The municipality of Tela spans across both urban and rural territories in the Atlántida department, encompassing numerous residential communities and agricultural zones.
Cristóbal de Olid established this settlement on May 3, 1524, near an indigenous town called Tehuacán, naming it Triunfo de la Cruz.
The area contains a mixture of populations including indigenous communities, Garifuna settlements established in 1808, and descendants of Caribbean workers.
The municipality maintains demographic records indicating a population of 110,255 residents as of 2023, with 58,523 people residing in urban sectors.
The Tela Railroad Company transformed this region into a major banana production center during the early 20th century, constructing separate residential zones.
Location: Atlántida Department
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Part of: Caribbean Honduras
GPS coordinates: 15.78248,-87.45140
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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