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Dulce Nombre, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

Dulce Nombre is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 3,589. Elevation: 3,681 ft (1,122 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

3,589 Population 20/sq mi density
3,681 ft Elevation 1,122 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
62.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Dulce Nombre

Dulce Nombre is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán.

People

Population3,589
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain62.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Population3,589
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Coordinates14.8480°, -88.8316°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation62.8 inches (1,595 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dulce Nombre

Dulce Nombre is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 3,589. The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet (1,122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Dulce Nombre

Dulce Nombre has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1329 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 270.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 264.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 128.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.4
Dulce Nombre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates14.8480°N, 88.8316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.8"
65% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 117 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 131 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 111 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 120 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 113 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 142 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 138 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 133 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 110 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 82 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 88 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 141 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 110 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 139 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 66 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 121 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 66 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 116 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 140 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 289 km
2020 Nana Category 1 224 km
2016 Earl Category 1 284 km
2010 Richard Category 2 268 km
2001 Iris Category 4 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 77 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 92 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 93 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 95 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 103 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 110 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 114 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 124 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 126 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 126 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 126 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 133 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 134 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Dulce Nombre has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Dulce Nombre

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Dulce Nombre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Dulce Nombre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Hotels in Dulce Nombre

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Mi Pueblo

Restaurants in Dulce Nombre

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asados el Bras´sero
Buggies
Chicharronera 0408
Chichotes
Plaza Jardín Coffee Love
Pollera
Pollo
Porto
Restaurante Arturo's
Restaurante Chino
Restaurante el Patrón

Cafes in Dulce Nombre

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Rural Seis Valles
Cafeteria y canchas
Vicente´s Coffee

Clinics in Dulce Nombre

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud
Centro Médico Dulce Nombre

Gas Stations in Dulce Nombre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera de la entrada

Banks in Dulce Nombre

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Occidente

Shopping Malls in Dulce Nombre

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

centro comercial
centro comercial de ropa
locales comerciales
Plaza las Cáscaras

Stadiums & Teams in Dulce Nombre

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Airports Near Dulce Nombre

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Dulce Nombre

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dulce Nombre

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia de Concepción
Iglesia de Dulce Nombre

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 Dulce Nombre

What is the population of Dulce Nombre?

Dulce Nombre has a population of 3,589 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 182.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dulce Nombre?

Dulce Nombre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.8 inches.

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