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El Buen Pastor, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

El Buen Pastor is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 942. Elevation: 2,552 ft (778 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

942 Population 2/sq mi density
2,552 ft Elevation 778 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Buen Pastor

El Buen Pastor

El Buen Pastor är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Comayagua, i den västra delen av landet, 110 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Buen Pastor ligger 778 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 942.

People

Population942
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Population942
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Coordinates14.8667°, -87.7833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Buen Pastor

El Buen Pastor is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 942. The city sits at an elevation of 2,552 feet (778 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Buen Pastor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,552 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,552 ft (778 m)
Area455.1 sq mi (1,178.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates14.8667°N, 87.7833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.38"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 118 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 144 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 143 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 99 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 142 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 112 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 90 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 123 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 82 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 128 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 146 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 94 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 133 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 88 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 81 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 139 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 132 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 103 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 25 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 267 km
2020 Nana Category 1 222 km
2016 Earl Category 1 282 km
2010 Richard Category 2 243 km
2001 Iris Category 4 173 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 25 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 165 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 166 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 170 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 170 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 171 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 172 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 177 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 178 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 179 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 180 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 181 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 190 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 191 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in

El Buen Pastor has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near El Buen Pastor

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Stadiums & Teams in El Buen Pastor

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Airports Near El Buen Pastor

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall 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 El Buen Pastor

What is the population of El Buen Pastor?

El Buen Pastor has a population of 942 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 455.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Buen Pastor?

El Buen Pastor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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