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Ajuterique, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Ajuterique is a small city in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 5,354. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

5,354 Population 227/sq mi density
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Ajuterique

Ajuterique is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.

People

Population5,354
Density227/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Population5,354
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates14.3830°, -87.7097°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ajuterique

Ajuterique is a small city in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 5,354. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Ajuterique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Honduras avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.0 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates14.3830°N, 87.7097°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 133 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 126 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 135 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 128 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 146 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 130 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 137 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 140 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 134 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 126 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 139 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 74 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 138 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 121 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 114 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 121 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 119 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 150 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 276 km
2020 Iota Category 1 281 km
2010 Richard Category 1 294 km
2001 Iris Category 4 226 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 273 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 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 73 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 117 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 128 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 131 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 135 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 136 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 138 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 157 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 161 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 165 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 186 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.1 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
December 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in

Ajuterique has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Ajuterique

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Ajuterique

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Ajuterique

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0

Farmers Markets in Ajuterique

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Cafes in Ajuterique

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tapir

Gas Stations in Ajuterique

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #3667606992

Stadiums & Teams in Ajuterique

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Airports Near Ajuterique

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajuterique

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Ajuterique

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 Ajuterique

What is the population of Ajuterique?

Ajuterique has a population of 5,354 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ajuterique?

Ajuterique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches.

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