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Cerro Blanco, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Cerro Blanco is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,169. Elevation: 4,094 ft (1,248 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1,169 Population 8/sq mi density
4,094 ft Elevation 1,248 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Cerro Blanco

Cerro Blanco

Cerro Blanco is a hill and historical landmark in the city of Santiago, Chile. This geographic feature
rises 89 metres (292 ft) above the surrounding terrain and covers a surface area of 28 hectares. It is bordered by Recoleta Avenue on the east, Santos Dumont Avenue on the south and La Unión Street on the north. The latter street separates the hill from the Cementerio General de Santiago. Cerro Blanco is named so because the white habit used by the Dominicans who were owners of the land where the hill stands during the colonial period.

People

Population1,169
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Population1,169
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Coordinates14.6632°, -87.7854°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Blanco

Cerro Blanco is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,169. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet (1,248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Cerro Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,094 ft (1,248 m)
Area153.7 sq mi (398.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.6632°N, 87.7854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 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 M6.7 137 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 143 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 138 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 130 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 108 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 71 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 148 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 136 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 131 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 144 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 105 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 94 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 132 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 97 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 133 km
Jan 1, 2005 8 km NE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M4.7 145 km
Dec 16, 2013 9 km NW of Jucuapa, El Salvador M4.7 141 km
Mar 1, 2011 8 km N of Santiago de María, El Salvador M4.7 142 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 1 289 km
2020 Nana Category 1 244 km
2020 Iota Category 1 299 km
2010 Richard Category 2 265 km
2001 Iris Category 4 194 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 41 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 144 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 149 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 149 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 156 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 157 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 159 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 164 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 167 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 176 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 188 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 189 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Cerro Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Cerro Blanco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Cerro Blanco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Cerro Blanco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerro Blanco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Blanco

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Airports Near Cerro Blanco

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall 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 Cerro Blanco

What is the population of Cerro Blanco?

Cerro Blanco has a population of 1,169 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 153.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Blanco?

Cerro Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

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