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Agalteca, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

Agalteca is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,029. Elevation: 2,375 ft (724 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

1,029 Population 5/sq mi density
2,375 ft Elevation 724 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Agalteca

Agalteca

Agalteca är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Francisco Morazán, i den centrala delen av landet, 40 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Agalteca ligger 724 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 029.

People

Population1,029
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Population1,029
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Coordinates14.4500°, -87.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Agalteca

Agalteca is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 1,029. The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 feet (724 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Agalteca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Honduras avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.4500°N, 87.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 147 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 136 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 133 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 120 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 134 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 122 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 142 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 145 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 144 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 86 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 142 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 67 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 135 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 99 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 149 km
Jan 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.7 143 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 150 km
Jul 26, 2017 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 147 km
Feb 11, 2019 Honduras M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 274 km
2020 Iota Category 1 238 km
2010 Richard Category 2 277 km
2007 Felix Category 1 255 km
2001 Iris Category 4 239 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 97 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 131 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 137 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 166 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 167 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 170 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 171 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 173 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 177 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 181 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 190 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 194 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in

Agalteca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Agalteca

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Agalteca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alvaro Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Ricken0.0

Airports Near Agalteca

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agalteca

What is the population of Agalteca?

Agalteca has a population of 1,029 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 214.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Agalteca?

Agalteca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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