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El Chimbo, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

El Chimbo is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,145. Elevation: 4,049 ft (1,234 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,145 Population 18/sq mi density
4,049 ft Elevation 1,234 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Chimbo

El Chimbo

El Chimbo är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Francisco Morazán, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 11 km nordost om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Chimbo ligger 1 213 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 145.

People

Population1,145
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Population1,145
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Coordinates14.1358°, -87.1188°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,231 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Chimbo

El Chimbo is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 1,145. The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet (1,234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in El Chimbo

El Chimbo has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.1°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.5° 7.2
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 26° 4.4
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 13.2
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30° 39.0
May 23.8°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.5° 139.3
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 20.4° / 26° 163.6
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.6° 74.1
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.6° 126.6
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.8° 167.0
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.4° 155.0
Nov 21°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.1° 35.7
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.6° 8.8
El Chimbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above Honduras avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Area63.8 sq mi (165.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates14.1358°N, 87.1188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 146 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 121 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 108 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 102 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 118 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 149 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 142 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 132 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 144 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 135 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 142 km
Jul 13, 1990 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.0 150 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 138 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 145 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 119 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 116 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 121 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 135 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 145 km
May 6, 2018 4 km NW of Intipucá, El Salvador M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 213 km
2007 Felix Category 2 241 km
2001 Iris Category 4 277 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 105 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 111 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 132 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 133 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 138 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 160 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 160 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 166 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 166 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 171 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 173 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 181 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 184 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
April 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
August 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest

El Chimbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near El Chimbo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Chimbo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chiminike - Museo de los Niños
Galería Nacional de Arte
Museo de Biologia
Museo de Historia Militar
Museo de Historia Republicana Villa Roy
Museo del Aire
Museo del Hombre Hondureño
Museo Histórico de la República
Museo para la Identidad Nacional

Libraries in El Chimbo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central "Juan Antonio Mediana Duron"0.0
Biblioteca Legislativa del Congreso0.0
Biblioteca Legislativa del Congreso0.0
Biblioteca Virtual0.0
Biblioteca Virtual0.0
Biblioteca Wilson Popenoe0.0
CRAI0.0
Juan Ramón Molina National Library0.0
Libreria Guaymuras0.0

Farmers Markets in El Chimbo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autolatas
Comercial Rene
Comercial Rene
El Pino
Feria del Agricultor
La Galera
La Galera
Mercadito 24 horas
Mercadito 24 horas
Mercadito 5 Estrellas
Mercadito 5 Estrellas
Mercadito Chino
Mercadito Chino
Mercadito Hung Wang
Mercadito Hung Wang
Mercadito la Grandeza De Dios
Mercadito La Laguna
Mercadito Lida
Mercadito Lida
mercadito Ochoa
Mercado Alvarez
Mercado Colon
Mercado de los Dolores
Mercado de Madera
Mercado de Mariscos
Mercado Jacaleapa
Mercado la Isla
Mercado Las Americas 1
Mercado Las Americas 2
Mercado Mama Chepa
mercado mayorista la Alemán
Mercado Milagos Galindo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Isidro
Mercado San Miguel
Mercado San Pedro
Mercado Zonal Belen
Pasaje San Miguel
Perisur
pulperia Rut
Ya! Mart
Ya! Mart

Restaurants in El Chimbo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Rana Mengana

Stadiums & Teams in El Chimbo

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Airports Near El Chimbo

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro 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
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Chimbo

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asociación Pediatrica Hondureña
Centor de Salud El Chile
Centro de salud Las Crucitas
Centro Integral de Atención al Diabetico - CIAD
Centro Médico Santa Sofía
CESAMO Nueva Esperanza
Clínica El Buen Pastor
Clínica Rivera
Clínica Salesiano
Clínica Santa Lucia
Clínicas Médicas
CLIPER
Clíper Hato de Enmedio
Dental Line
Dra. Monica Rizzo
Laboratorio Palmira
Laboratorio y Droguería Francelia
NUTRIMEDH
OCT de Honduras
Óptica Robles
Pediakid HN
Prolab
SOLUMEDH
Teletón
Torre Médica Tepeyac
VENOCENTRO

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Chimbo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista El Hatillo

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 Chimbo

What is the population of El Chimbo?

El Chimbo has a population of 1,145 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 63.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Chimbo?

El Chimbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches.

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