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Concepción de María, Honduras

Choluteca Department · Honduras

Concepción de María is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 923. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

923 Population 7/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Concepción de María

Concepción de María is a municipality in the Honduran department of Choluteca

People

Population923
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population923
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates13.2167°, -87.0000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCholuteca Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,401 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Concepción de María

Concepción de María is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 923. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Concepción de María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Honduras avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area137.1 sq mi (355.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates13.2167°N, 87.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

897 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 4, 2025.

Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 148 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 126 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 105 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 43 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 143 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 113 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 140 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 69 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 57 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 109 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 120 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 128 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 79 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 95 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 87 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 105 km
Sep 16, 1992 61 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 138 km
May 8, 1997 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 108 km
Jun 6, 1992 46 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador M5.6 143 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 270 km
2020 Eta Category 1 299 km
2020 Iota Category 1 202 km
2007 Felix Category 2 262 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 144 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 57 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 65 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 67 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 69 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 70 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 70 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 79 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 85 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 87 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 101 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 130 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 143 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 147 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 157 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Concepción de María has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Concepción de María

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanal (Mercadito Verde)
Mercado
Mercado La Concepción
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado Santa Rosa

Stadiums & Teams in Concepción de María

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Airports Near Concepción de María

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Corinto AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Concepción de María

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Concepción de María

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 Concepción de María

What is the population of Concepción de María?

Concepción de María has a population of 923 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 137.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Concepción de María?

Concepción de María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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