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Camasca, Honduras

Intibucá Department · Honduras

Camasca is a small town in Intibucá Department, Honduras with a population of 1,150. Elevation: 2,717 ft (828 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

1,150 Population 15/sq mi density
2,717 ft Elevation 828 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
75.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Camasca

Camasca is a municipality in the Honduran department of Intibucá.

People

Population1,150
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain75.6 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Population1,150
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Coordinates13.9968°, -88.3797°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceIntibucá Department
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation75.6 inches (1,919 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camasca

Camasca is a small town in Honduras (Intibucá Department) with a population of 1,150. The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet (828 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Camasca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Area75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates13.9968°N, 88.3797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"
99% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 110 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 70 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 134 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 137 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 49 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 140 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 43 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 93 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 122 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 104 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 145 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 124 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 101 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 106 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 118 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 105 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 149 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 116 km
Feb 2, 2001 68 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 146 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 266 km
2001 Iris Category 4 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 133 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 110 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 52 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 57 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 59 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 65 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 65 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 67 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 81 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 81 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 103 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 110 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 113 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 118 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 123 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 13.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 12.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 14.5 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Camasca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Camasca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Camasca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Camasca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Camasca

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall 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 Camasca

What is the population of Camasca?

Camasca has a population of 1,150 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 75.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camasca?

Camasca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.6 inches.

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