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Ceguaca, Honduras

Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras

Ceguaca is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 1,239. Elevation: 1,883 ft (574 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,239 Population 8/sq mi density
1,883 ft Elevation 574 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Ceguaca

Ceguaca is a municipality in the Honduran department of Santa Bárbara.

People

Population1,239
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Population1,239
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Coordinates14.8023°, -88.2039°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceSanta Bárbara Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ceguaca

Ceguaca is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 1,239. The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet (574 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.

Ceguaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,883 ft (574 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.8023°N, 88.2039°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 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 M6.7 110 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 149 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 M6.1 122 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 M5.4 138 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 149 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 76 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 149 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 119 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 93 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 46 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 146 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 130 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 126 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 138 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 137 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 139 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 145 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 135 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 1 283 km
2020 Nana Category 1 222 km
2016 Earl Category 1 289 km
2010 Richard Category 2 261 km
2001 Iris Category 4 164 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 290 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 - 135 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 31 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 135 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 141 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 145 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 148 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 149 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 150 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 151 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 156 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 156 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 156 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 157 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 164 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 10.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Ceguaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Ceguaca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Ceguaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Farmers Markets in Ceguaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Ceguaca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ceguaca

18 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
San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Villa Hermosa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ceguaca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Ceguaca
Iglesia de Santa Rita

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 Ceguaca

What is the population of Ceguaca?

Ceguaca has a population of 1,239 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ceguaca?

Ceguaca 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.

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