All Countries
Cololaca, Honduras
Lempira Department · Honduras
Cololaca is a small town in Lempira Department, Honduras with a population of 1,014. Elevation: 2,513 ft (766 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Discover Cololaca, Honduras
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Cololaca
Cololaca is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,014 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.3000°, -88.8833° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Lempira Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.7 inches (1,619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cololaca
Cololaca is a small town in Honduras (Lempira Department) with a population of 1,014. The city sits at an elevation of 2,513 feet (766 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3000°N, 88.8833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 111 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 141 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 116 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 72 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 77 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 95 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Cololaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Cololaca
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musiquera 93.3 FM | 93.3 fm, musiquera | MP3 |
Stadiums & Teams in Cololaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cololaca
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Chiquimula Airport | CIQ | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cololaca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria |
Quick Facts
🇭🇳 About Honduras
Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Cololaca.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cololaca
What is the population of Cololaca?
Cololaca has a population of 1,014 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 106.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cololaca?
Cololaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.