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El Achiotal, Honduras
Lempira Department · Honduras
El Achiotal is a small town in Lempira Department, Honduras with a population of 1,210. Elevation: 1,762 ft (537 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About El Achiotal
El Achiotal är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Lempira, i den västra delen av landet, 170 km väster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Achiotal ligger 537 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 210.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,210 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.0833°, -88.7500° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Lempira Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.1 inches (1,830 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Achiotal
El Achiotal is a small town in Honduras (Lempira Department) with a population of 1,210. The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet (537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0833°N, 88.7500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 104 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 115 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 143 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 56 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 70 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 98 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 13.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Achiotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near El Achiotal
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 (SV) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM (SV) | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 (SV) | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés (SV) | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español (SV) | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM (SV) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 (SV) | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM (SV) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM (SV) | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes (SV) | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 (SV) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 (SV) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina (SV) | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM (SV) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador (SV) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador (SV) | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador (SV) | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Libraries in El Achiotal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Achiotal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ilobasco |
Stadiums & Teams in El Achiotal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Achiotal
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Achiotal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Valladolid |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Achiotal?
El Achiotal has a population of 1,210 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 106.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Achiotal?
El Achiotal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.