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El Benque, Honduras
El Paraíso Department · Honduras
El Benque is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 1,101. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Benque
El Benque är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet El Paraíso, i den centrala delen av landet, 80 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Benque ligger 563 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 101.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,101 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.0333°, -86.4667° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | El Paraíso Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Benque
El Benque is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 1,101. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0333°N, 86.4667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 164 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 167 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 172 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 173 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 179 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in |
El Benque has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near El Benque
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) | bachata, baladas | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Juan Pablo Segundo 97.7 fm (NI) | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in El Benque
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Municipal |
Farmers Markets in El Benque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Despensa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Danlí |
Stadiums & Teams in El Benque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Benque
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agropecuaria Lepaguare Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Apala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aserradero Azacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aserradero El Encino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Desvio Potrerillos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cubo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca San Antonio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flefil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Galeras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Ulua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jutigalpa airport | JUT | Small Airport |
| La Herradura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laguna Seca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Llanos Del Tigre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Noveno Batallón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Jamastran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rapaco II Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talanguita Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Benque?
El Benque has a population of 1,101 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,108.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Benque?
El Benque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.