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Corinto, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Corinto is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 954. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

954 Population 1/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
75.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Corinto

Corinto

Corinto är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Cortés, i den västra delen av landet, 210 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Corinto ligger 18 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 954.

People

Population954
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain75.0 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population954
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates15.5833°, -88.3667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.0 inches (1,906 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Corinto

Corinto is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 954. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Corinto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Honduras avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area663.2 sq mi (1,717.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.5833°N, 88.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.0"
97% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 22 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 80 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 130 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 110 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 12 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 133 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 93 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 30 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 45 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 101 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 131 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 83 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 38 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 113 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 126 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 129 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 126 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 95 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 202 km
2020 Nana Category 1 136 km
2016 Earl Category 1 202 km
2010 Richard Category 2 180 km
2001 Iris Category 4 77 km
2000 Keith Category 4 232 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 279 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 61 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 79 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 152 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 170 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 178 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 189 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Corinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Corinto

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
Caribean FM 105.1 (GT) entretenimiento, latino AAC+ 96 kbps
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Cultural TGN (GT) christian-gospel, evangelical MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Corinto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Corinto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Concha
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Corinto

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel y Gym Tróchez
Mini hospedaje Hernández

Restaurants in Corinto

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Suridasay
El Establo

Banks in Corinto

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural

Stadiums & Teams in Corinto

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Airports Near Corinto

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall 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 Corinto

What is the population of Corinto?

Corinto has a population of 954 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 663.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Corinto?

Corinto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.0 inches.

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