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Comayagua, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Comayagua is a mid-size city in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 58,784. Elevation: 1,808 ft (551 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

58,784 Population 172/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Comayagua

Comayagua

Comayagua is a city, municipality and old capital of Honduras, located 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Tegucigalpa on the highway to San Pedro Sula and 594 m (1,949 ft) above sea level.

People

Population58,784
Density172/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Population58,784
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates14.4558°, -87.6397°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Comayagua

Comayagua is a mid-size city in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 58,784. The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet (551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Comayagua

Comayagua has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Dec (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1709 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 13° / 29.4° 64.4
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 12.2° / 31.7° 46.1
Mar 23°C / 73°F 14.4° / 33.5° 75.7
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 16.4° / 34.7° 50.3
May 24.5°C / 76°F 17.3° / 33.8° 145.9
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 16.6° / 31° 262.0
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 16.2° / 29.3° 148.4
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 16.6° / 29.6° 162.4
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 16.8° / 29.8° 221.0
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28.2° 168.7
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 14.6° / 27.2° 170.9
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 13° / 27.2° 193.7
Comayagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area342.6 sq mi (887.4 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates14.4558°N, 87.6397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

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 M6.1 137 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 143 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 135 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 136 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 144 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 129 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 144 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 136 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 143 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 136 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 82 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 125 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 132 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 M4.9 108 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 137 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 130 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 122 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 109 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
2020 Nana Category 1 270 km
2020 Iota Category 1 276 km
2010 Richard Category 2 285 km
2007 Felix Category 1 295 km
2001 Iris Category 4 221 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 262 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 - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 69 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 125 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 132 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 132 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 139 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 142 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 146 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 147 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 149 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 161 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 164 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 171 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 176 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 196 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Comayagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Comayagua

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Desarrollo y Formación de Economía Social (Cedefoes) University - ,
Centro de Escuelas Técnicas de Especialidades Policiales (CETEP) College - ,
Centro de Formación San Pedro Nolasco College - ,
Centro Regional de Formación Permanente Centro Occidente College - ,
Colonia de Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales University - ,
Edificio 50 Aniversario University - ,
Edificio Emilio Esbeih University - ,
Instituto Nacional de Formación Profesional - INFOP College - ,
Instituto Tecnológico Policial Cap. Gral. José Santos Guardiola College - ,
Parque Experimental San Juan University - ,
Seminario Mayor Cristo Sumo Sacerdote University - ,
Sistema de Centros de Innovación Tecnológica y Agrícola - SCITA University - ,
UNAH Campus Comayagua University - Visit →
Universidad Jose Cecilio del Valle University - ,
Universidad Nacional de Agricultura Centro Regional Comayagua University - Visit →
Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales University - Visit →
Vivero University - ,

Radio Stations near Comayagua

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Comayagua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Comayagua

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

Farmers Markets in Comayagua

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

Hotels in Comayagua

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comayagua Golf Club
Hotel América Inc
Hotel Antigua Comayagua
Hotel Casa Grande
Hotel Caxa Real
Hotel Comayagua Colonial
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Estancia Sofia
Hotel Francisco López
Hotel Honduras Nº 1
Hotel Honduras Nº 2
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Morales
Hotel Norymax Colonial
Hotel Santa María de Comayagua
Hotel Suarez
Patio de Joan
Reyna's Hotel

Restaurants in Comayagua

25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bambú
Bella Vista
Cafetería Blandin
Chili Pollo
comedores
Districto 91
El Mirador
El Novillo
El Torito
Entre Salsas
Green House
Il Rifugio
Joy's Restaurant
Krifas
La Casita
Las Terrazas
Mang Ying
Mi King
Pizza Hut
Pollos Tio Sam
Red Panda
Restaurante Yi Wa
Ricardo's
Viva la Frida
Volcan di Maria

Cafes in Comayagua

25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1825 Capital Coffee
Andrea's Café Boutique
Café Sumar
Cafebrería Kashlan Keu
Cafeteada
Cafeteria Honduras
Cala
Calá
Carnitas Chole
Casa Latina
Coffee and Cakes
Dr. Coffee
Five Star Coffee
Five Star Coffee
Galería Café
Golosinas Mery
La Colonia
Mey's Bakery
Oh! Cafe
Pausa Café y Vino
Ricas Pupusas
Rosa Café
Super Baleadas
Terreno Sr. Cruz
Tío Juan

Cinemas in Comayagua

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unicines

Monuments in Comayagua

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Picota

Clinics in Comayagua

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Comayagua
Centro de Salud Napoleón Bográn
Centro Médico San Benito José
Clínica de Especialidades Materno Infantil
Clínica San Rafael
Clínicas Medicas Emanuel
Club de Leones Clínica Oftalmológica
HN #4159419820
Integra Médica
Oftalmocentro

Dentists in Comayagua

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Dental Comayagua CDC
Clinica Dental Comayagua CDC
HN #4178762943
Innovadent
Odontoreir
Sonria

Veterinaries in Comayagua

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Médico Veterinario
K-Nine
Medical Vet

Bus Stations in Comayagua

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ejecutivo V Estrellas
HN #485604542
Terminal de Autobuses Comayagua
Terminal de Comayagua

Gas Stations in Comayagua

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HN #11169549638
HN #2287096279
Puma
Puma
Texaco
Texaco El Tucán
Uno
UNO
Uno
Uno
Uno
Uno Valle Dorado

Banks in Comayagua

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
BAC Credomatic
BAC Credomatic
Banadesa
Banco Atlantida
Banco Atlántida
Banco de Occidente
Banco de Occidente
Banco Ficohsa
Banco Lafise
Banco Popular
Banrural
Comixmul
Davivienda

Shopping Malls in Comayagua

6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Santa María
Mall Premier
Metroplaza
Pasaje Andara
Plaza Santa Monica
Plaza Torondón

Gyms in Comayagua

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champion Fitness Center
Gimnasio Robles
HN #417102340

Stadiums & Teams in Comayagua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Comayagua

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga Airport-Small Airport
Aserradero El Encino Airport-Small Airport
Concepción Airport-Small Airport
El Alto Airport-Small Airport
El Cubo Airport-Small Airport
Flefil Airport-Small Airport
Guayabillas Airport-Small Airport
Joya Del Quebracho Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
Los Comandos Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos Airport-Small Airport
Minas De Oro Airport-Small Airport
Rapaco II Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita Airport-Small Airport
Tamara Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Airport-Small Airport
Yodeco Airport-Small Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Post Offices in Comayagua

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caex Logistics
Expreco
FedEx
Honducor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Comayagua

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Ermita San Isidro Labrador
Iglesia Catolica San Martin de Porres
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal
Iglesia de Suyapa
Iglesia Evangelica El Redentor
Iglesia La Caridad
Iglesia La Merced
Iglesia María Reina
Iglesia Sagrada Familia
Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Iglesia San Francisco
Iglesia San Francisco de Asís
Iglesia San Sebastián
Iglesia Santidad
Iglesia Santísima Trinidad
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias
Tabernáculo Avance Misionero

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation
594 m (1,949 ft)
Area
834.2 km² (322.0 mi²)
Founded
1537
Website
amcomayagua.com/
Twinned With
Cúcuta

Things to See Near Comayagua

2 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • El Chircal - Cerro David
  • • El Chircal - Escalinata

🇭🇳 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 Comayagua

What is the population of Comayagua?

Comayagua has a population of 58,784 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 342.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Comayagua?

Comayagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.

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