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Arada, Honduras

Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras

Arada is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 2,913. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,913 Population 19/sq mi density
1,306 ft Elevation 398 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
65.7 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Arada

Arada is a municipality in the department of Santa Bárbara, Honduras. It covers an area of 108 km2 (42 sq mi) and had a population of 9,622 inhabitants according to the 2013 national census. It was officially established on 22 June 1900.

People

Population2,913
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain65.7 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Population2,913
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Coordinates14.8458°, -88.3011°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceSanta Bárbara Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation65.7 inches (1,669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arada

Arada is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 2,913. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Arada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates14.8458°N, 88.3011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 104 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 148 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 124 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 121 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 148 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 144 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 139 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 70 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 141 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 82 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 47 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 112 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 136 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 129 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 128 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 135 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 148 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 114 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 146 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 129 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
2022 Lisa Category 1 280 km
2020 Nana Category 1 217 km
2016 Earl Category 1 284 km
2010 Richard Category 2 259 km
2001 Iris Category 4 157 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m - 132 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 38 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 134 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 135 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 137 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 142 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 147 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 152 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 152 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 154 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 154 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 156 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 159 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 160 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Arada has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Arada

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Arada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Farmers Markets in Arada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Arada

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro La Arada

Stadiums & Teams in Arada

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Airports Near Arada

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Azacualpa Airport-Small Airport
Bananera Airport-Small Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma Airport-Small Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
Cucuyagua Airport-Small Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos Airport-Small Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Villa Hermosa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arada

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Tránsito

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 Arada

What is the population of Arada?

Arada has a population of 2,913 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arada?

Arada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches.

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