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Cañaveral, Honduras
Cortés Department · Honduras
Cañaveral is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 2,137. Elevation: 1,673 ft (510 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Cañaveral
Cañaveral är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Cortés, i den västra delen av landet, 130 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Cañaveral ligger 506 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 137.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,137 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9840°, -88.0249° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Cortés Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cañaveral
Cañaveral is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 2,137. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet (510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Area | 52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9840°N, 88.0249°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 113 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 183 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Cañaveral has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Cañaveral
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otoro Radio | música variada | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in Cañaveral
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva |
Farmers Markets in Cañaveral
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Bus Stations in Cañaveral
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cañaveral
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cañaveral
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cañaveral
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | PBR | Medium Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Guayabillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Minas De Oro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Victoria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cañaveral?
Cañaveral has a population of 2,137 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cañaveral?
Cañaveral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.