Lenca
Appearance
Total population | |
---|---|
450,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
El Salvador, Honduras | |
Languages | |
Nawat, Spanish, Formerly Lencan languages | |
Religion | |
Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic) and Sovereign Tribal Custom |
The Lenca are indigenous people from Southwest Honduras and Eastern El Salvador who once spoke various dialects, but now only a few remain. They are the largest tribal group in Honduras, with a population of over 450,000.[1]