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El Chichicaste, Honduras

El Paraíso Department · Honduras

El Chichicaste is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 1,671. Elevation: 1,355 ft (413 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,671 Population 2/sq mi density
1,355 ft Elevation 413 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Chichicaste

El Chichicaste

El Chichicaste är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet El Paraíso, i den centrala delen av landet, 100 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Chichicaste ligger 413 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 671.

People

Population1,671
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Population1,671
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Coordinates14.0667°, -86.3000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceEl Paraíso Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,225 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Chichicaste

El Chichicaste is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 1,671. The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet (413 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Chichicaste has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Area1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates14.0667°N, 86.3000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 142 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 125 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 88 km
Sep 14, 2015 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.6 139 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 146 km
Sep 12, 2015 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.5 127 km
May 14, 1998 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.5 140 km
Jun 16, 2016 14 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.4 141 km
Mar 31, 2009 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua M4.4 73 km
Feb 18, 1995 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras M4.4 150 km
Jul 19, 1991 3 km ESE of Texíguat, Honduras M4.4 89 km
Feb 10, 2020 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras M4.4 141 km
Jun 8, 2025 11 km SW of Talanga, Honduras M4.3 96 km
May 22, 1990 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.3 131 km
Jun 10, 2016 10 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.3 141 km
Jun 10, 2016 13 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.2 145 km
Feb 12, 2023 5 km ESE of Minas de Oro, Honduras M4.2 133 km
Jun 10, 2016 12 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.2 141 km
Feb 18, 2006 4 km NNE of San José de Las Conchas, Honduras M4.2 140 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 Julia Category 1 262 km
2020 Iota Category 3 126 km
2020 Eta Category 2 218 km
2010 Richard Category 1 295 km
2007 Felix Category 4 155 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 214 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 100 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 165 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 170 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 170 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 173 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 176 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 179 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 180 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 183 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in

El Chichicaste has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near El Chichicaste

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

Stadiums & Teams in El Chichicaste

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Chichicaste

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall 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 Chichicaste

What is the population of El Chichicaste?

El Chichicaste has a population of 1,671 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,108.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Chichicaste?

El Chichicaste has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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