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Atenas de San Cristóbal, Honduras

Atlántida Department · Honduras

Atenas de San Cristóbal is a small town in Atlántida Department, Honduras with a population of 1,783. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,783 Population 8/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Atenas de San Cristóbal

Atenas de San Cristóbal

Arizona är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i kommunen med samma namn i departementet Atlántida, i den nordvästra delen av landet, 170 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Arizona ligger 72 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 4 444.

People

Population1,783
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.2 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,783
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates15.6833°, -87.3167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceAtlántida Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation89.2 inches (2,266 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atenas de San Cristóbal

Atenas de San Cristóbal is a small town in Honduras (Atlántida Department) with a population of 1,783. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Atenas de San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area238.6 sq mi (617.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.6833°N, 87.3167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.2"
135% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 12, 2023.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 109 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 83 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 100 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 25 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 124 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 53 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 50 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 20 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 112 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 77 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 102 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 118 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 102 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 65 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 69 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 70 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 86 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 39 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 64 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 169 km
2020 Nana Category 1 137 km
2016 Earl Category 1 185 km
2011 Rina Category 3 298 km
2010 Richard Category 2 146 km
2007 Felix Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 4 115 km
2000 Keith Category 4 219 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 67 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in

Atenas de San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and April the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Atenas de San Cristóbal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Atenas de San Cristóbal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Garifuna
Museo La Contaduría

Farmers Markets in Atenas de San Cristóbal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio

Restaurants in Atenas de San Cristóbal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor El Mirador

Gas Stations in Atenas de San Cristóbal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seal

Banks in Atenas de San Cristóbal

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Occidente

Stadiums & Teams in Atenas de San Cristóbal

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Airports Near Atenas de San Cristóbal

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
Utila AirportUIISmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atenas de San Cristóbal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Arizona

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 Atenas de San Cristóbal

What is the population of Atenas de San Cristóbal?

Atenas de San Cristóbal has a population of 1,783 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 238.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atenas de San Cristóbal?

Atenas de San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.2 inches.

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